UPDATE: 6:18 p.m.

One firefighter was treated for heat distress at the scene of the brush fire today in Wailuku, where approximately 45 homes along Piihana Road were evacuated. The cause of the fire, which is under control, remains under investigation.

1:14 p.m.

The mandatory evacuations for Piihana Road, Neki Place and Kapanui Place in Wailuku have been lifted, according to the Maui Emergency Management Agency.

The public is being allowed to return to their residences and businesses.

12:45 p.m.

The brush fire in Wailuku is 90% contained with an estimated size of 4 acres, the Maui County Fire Department said at 12:20 p.m. today on X.

MFD crews are mopping up and securing the final sections of the fire perimeter. A fire investigator is on scene.

Although Piihana Road remains closed with fire engines and tankers operating on the roadway, “evacuations are expected to be lifted shortly,” MFD said.

Voluntary evacuations were subsequently lifted for Happy Valley, Puuohala Village and Wailuku Country Estates, per the Maui Emergency Management Agency.

11:30 a.m.

Piihana Road, Neki Place and Kapanui Place have been evacuated by the Maui Police Department, according to the Maui Emergency Management Agency.

A voluntary evacuation remains in place for Happy Valley.

11:15 a.m.

Mandatory evacuations have been issued for the Piihana Road area in Wailuku due to a fast-moving brush fire in Piihana, according to the Maui Emergency Management Agency.

MEMA’s emergency call line for Wailuku area residents is open. Call (808) 270-7285.

11:05 a.m.

MFD has issued voluntary evacuations for Happy Valley and Wailuku Country Estates in Wailuku. Evacuees are being directed to Keopuolani Regional Park in Kahului.

PREVIOUS COVERAGE

Multiple fires have broken out this morning in the Piihana Farms area in Wailuku, prompting emergency responses from the Maui Fire Department.

MFD units are actively working to contain the blazes, first posted on X by the department this morning shortly before 10 a.m.

As a precautionary measure, evacuations have been ordered for homes on Neki Place and Piihana. The Maui Police Department is managing these evacuations. MFD reports that additional fire units are en route to assist with the situation.

Authorities are closely monitoring the fires and will provide updates as more information becomes available.