Kauai firefighters battling brush fire in Kokee
COURTESY COUNTY OF KAUAI
COURTESY COUNTY OF KAUAI
UPDATE: 3 p.m.
Kauai County says the fire is in a valley, and is about 70% contained.
10:25 a.m.
Waimea Canyon Drive, from Panini Place to Kokee Road junction, has been closed due to the brush fire.
Motorists are advised to avoid the area.
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Kauai firefighters are battling a growing brush fire that broke out early this morning near the junction of Kokee Road and Waimea Canyon Drive.
The Kauai Fire Department received a 911 call shortly before 6 a.m. today. As of 7 a.m., the estimated size of the fire was at 2 acres and growing.
No threats to structures or injuries have been reported.
Waimea Canyon Drive, from Panini Place to Kokee Road junction remains closed, according to Kauai County officials in a 10:10 a.m. update. Kokee Road near mile marker 7 is also closed. The public is strongly advised to avoid the area.
Crews with the Hanapepe and Waimea fire stations, the on-duty battalion chief, the Department of Public Works, and the Kauai Police Department are responding to the incident.
The Kauai Emergency Management Agency is also monitoring the incident.
