Maui County officials issued emergency alerts on Sunday, as the Kahikinui wildfire grew to approximately 500 acres by 7 p.m. The blaze, located mountain side of the Piiilani highway between Mile Markers 24 and 25,

A quick-spreading brush fire fueled by strong winds in Kahikinui scorched 500 acres of South Maui land Sunday, but no injuries or structural damages have been reported, according to the Maui Fire Department.

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On Pulehu Road near the Central Maui Landfill, the wind violently whipped up dust and gravel, occasionally casting a reddish hue over the entire area and obstructing visibility for drivers. Along the road, bright orange cones and signs warned motorists of potential slow downs and trucks turning into traffic.

Maui County firefighters are continuing efforts to contain the Kahikinui brush fire that ignited Sunday morning and quickly spread across dry and steep terrain near Piʻilani Highway.

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