UPDATE 11:50 a.m.

The Honolulu Fire Department says the brush fire on the Keawaula side of Kaena Point State Park in Makaha rekindled at about 9 a.m. today. Seven units have been dispatched.

Keawaula Beach Park remains closed during operations.

HFD had declared the fire, which broke out after noon on Monday, to be under control at 3:21 p.m. on Monday. The fire was declared 90% contained at 7:08 p.m. and was to be reassessed at first light today.

According to HFD, the fire scorched about 20 acres of brush but did not endanger any structures.

The Honolulu Police Department and Ocean Safety helped evacuate the area, including the beach, hiking trail and satellite station.

In total, 15 HFD units were dispatched to the fire, along with nine Federal Fire Department units and a helicopter from the state Department of Forestry and Wildlife.

No injuries were reported.

EARLIER

Due to a brush fire near Yokohama Bay, Honolulu lifeguards helped bring six hikers on the Kaena Point trail to safety this afternoon.

At 12:22 p.m., the Honolulu Fire Department received a 911 call for a brush fire near Yokohama Bay that involves about 20 acres so far. Fifteen units, including two air assets, were dispatched to the scene. The Federal Fire Department also dispatched two units.

Lifeguards responded just before 12:40 p.m. by land and water. They brought the hikers via personal watercraft back to their vehicles, and they exited the area on their own.

The lifeguards also helped evacuate the beach park.

Updates will be provided when more information is available.