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Big fire in North Kihei, Maui
Is this sugarcane? Looks different.
Nope, it's been confirmed as sugarcane burning. This was a pretty mighty burn in a very specific spot so it looked different.
This year we've had a lot of fires in Maui, so we're always a bit wary. Burning sugarcane is part of the process in extracting and harvesting the cane. Unfortunately, what comes with the burning is rain of ash and some pretty hazardous fumes. We try not to complain because we love having the valley lush and green.
Maui Fires 75% Contained!
According to a Maui County news release, the wildfire that has burned around 5,800 acres of Maui land has been 75% contained.
This fire has been blazing since Monday night at 10:30. Approximately 100 people have been evacuated, 11 people have stayed at shelters, and 1 firefighter has been admitted to the hospital for smoke inhalation.
It's not over yet, but they're getting closer. We'll be posting more on the Maui fire as it progresses. The highway is open again, but please call before making any journeys to and from the West side. Call (808) 986-1200
Maui Fires still burning hills of Maalaea
The fire continues to blaze over Maalaea Harbor. We could see and smell it burning all day.
This Maui fire began around 10:30 at night on Monday, June 7th, 2010. by noon the next day, it had reportedly consumed over 2,000 acres of land. Our good friend that works at Air Maui said that the Helicopters were flying in and out all day long.
This is not the first fire to spring up on the south or west of Maui, Hawaii. With the dry lands in summer, brush on the hills make for easily started fires. Some are naturally started, and others are by arsonists.
The picture above was taken from Kihei at night. You can see the lights of Maalaea Harbor on the upper right side. Much of Maalaea was forced to evacuate. The Highway was also closed for much of Tuesday.
Let's all hope that this is handled quickly and no more of Maui burns. -
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