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Honolulu firefighters contain Kahuku brush fire

Honolulu Fire Department contained a brush fire this afternoon that firefighters had been battling for two days near the Kahuku Motocross Track.

HFD spokesperson Jaimie Kinard said in an email that the fire was 100% contained as of 4:10 p.m. today, with firefighters expected to take another hour to finish clearing hose and equipment from the scene. Kinard said no homes have been threatened, and no injuries have been reported.

The cause of the fire, which burned over 5 acres, is still undetermined.

HFD was first called to the fire at 1 p.m. on Saturday, and sent 11 units with 22 personnel.

HFD’s Air 1 and Air 2 helicopters delivered HPD personnel into the mountains to fight the fire with hand tools and personal water packs. The helicopters also conducted water drops on the flames.

Firefighters stopped their efforts at 7:40 p.m. Saturday due to darkness and because the fire was under control, officials said.

Firefighters resumed efforts this morning about 6:15 a.m. to contain the brush fire. HFD sent 12 units with 30 personnel today to attack the brush fire, which at that time was covering roughly a quarter acre.

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