UPDATE: 11 a.m.

The Honolulu Fire Department reported that the second wildland fire near Dillingham Airfield was contained at 4:05 p.m. on Monday.

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Honolulu firefighters have contained a wildland fire that broke out Sunday afternoon near Dillingham Airfield on Oahu’s North Shore.

The Honolulu Fire Department received a 911 call at about 2:10 p.m. Sunday for a wildland fire near 68-670 Farrington Highway in Mokuleia. The brushfire was reported to be about the size of “1.5 football fields” mauka of Dillingham Airfield.

HFD said 16 units — along with the Federal Fire Department and Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting resources — responded. Additionally, the incident commander requested power be shut down to utility poles in the immediate area.

By about 3:12 p.m., airport operations at the airfield were suspended so that HFD helicopters could perform water drops.

The airport is home to several skydive and glider operations and provides hangars and parking for private planes.

Both HFD Air 1 and Air 2 were deployed to the fire, along with a U.S. Army helicopter.

HFD said at 3:38 p.m., a second wildland fire started in the nearby vicinity. Seven units, along with the federal fire department and ARFF also responded to this incident.

In the first fire, a total of 45 acres was involved, and several utility poles burned. That fire was declared contained, although less than 100%, at 6:17 p.m.

Air operations and water drops were suspended at sunset due to limited visibility. Firefighting operations by ground were suspended about 8 p.m. due to darkness.

HFD said at the time the fire remained 95% contained and that the perimeter was secured.

In the second fire, a total of 55 acres were involved, according to HFD. Crews returned to the scene this morning and operations remain ongoing.

HFD said it has not determined the origin or causes of the fires at this time.