Maui crews contain brush fire along Piilani Highway in Kihei

KIHEI (HawaiiNewsNow) - Firefighters on Maui contained a brush fire that burned along Piilani Highway in Kihei Monday afternoon.

The fire was first reported at 3:52 p.m. near Kaonoulu Street.

Maui Fire Department’s Air 1 responded, along with three fire engines, three tanker trucks, a battalion chief, and a tanker from Goodfellow Bros., officials said.

Crews arrived to find an area of brush burning along the highway and into the adjacent pasture.

Piilani Highway was initially closed in both directions between Kaonoulu and Ohukai streets as crews battled the fire.

The fire was declared under control just after 5 p.m. No evacuations were needed and no structures were threatened.

One northbound lane of Piilani Highway continues to be closed as firefighters mop up, officials said. Drivers are asked to use caution in the area.