Fires in Piihana Farms area of ​​Wailuku prompt evacuations

UPDATE: 11:30 am

According to the Maui Emergency Management Agency, Piihana Road, Neki Place and Hapanui Place have been evacuated by Maui police.

A voluntary evacuation remains in effect for Happy Valley.

11:15 am

Mandatory evacuations have been issued for the Piihana Road area in Wailuku due to a rapidly spreading wildfire in Piihana, according to the Maui Emergency Management Agency.

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

11:05 am

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

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Multiple fires broke out this morning in the Piihana Farms area of ​​Wailuku, prompting the Maui Fire Department to respond immediately.

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

As a precaution, 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.