Wildfire in Leeward Haleakala, Hawaii

Wildfire January 6, 2019 – January 8, 2019 · Leeward Haleakala, Hawaii

The wider storm

A blaze charred about 200 acres of dry brush near Wailea in leeward East Maui. Around 100 people had to evacuate the area, including guests at a luxury hotel. Firefighters struggled for a time with the blaze because of breezy, swirling winds. No injuries were reported, and the cost of any damages was not available. The cause of the fire was not known.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 796228. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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