Wildfire — Kauai Southwest, Hawaii

2024-07-15 to 2024-07-16 · Kauai Southwest, Hawaii

Wider weather episode

Dry conditions led to a wildfire erupting in West Kaua'i. The fire was initially reported near Moi Road in Hanapepe shortly before noon on Monday. The fire scorched an area estimated at 1,100 acres between Hanapepe and Kaumakani.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1198731. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.