Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 04:32:35 HST

the following for historic purposes only, check with Maui County Fire Department and Maui County and Maui Emergency Management Agency MEMA for the most accurate and current information.

County Crater Road fire update as of 11 am on 7/11/2024:
source: https://www.mauicounty.gov/CivicAlert...

RESIDENT ADVISORY
Although no evacuation orders have been issued for the Haleakala Crater Road Fire, Maui Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) continues to encourage residents above Kekaulike and Haleakala highways between Upper Kimo and Waipoli roads to prepare for potential evacuation and monitor radio, TV and mobile devices for official information.

FIRE UPDATE
The Crater Road fire is 15% contained at 420 acres as of 10 a.m. this morning, July 11, 2024, according to Maui Fire Department (MFD). While weather conditions are dangerous for fires (temperature is up and relative humidity is down), progress is being made with dozers and air assets. Dozers have successfully cut control line around approximately 35% of the fire and will continue this work. No injuries and structural damages have been reported due to the fire, which is located at about 7,000foot elevation.

RESPONSE
Four engines, three wildland engines, 11 tankers, five dozers, five helicopters, MFD firing crew and a 27person state Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Forestry and Wildlife wildland crew.

CLOSURES
Crater Road at Mile Marker 2 as of early this morning
Haleakala National Park was closed as of July 10 evening
Crater Road between mile markers 8 and 10 were closed as of July 10 evening

EVACUATIONS ISSUED
None

BACKGROUND
Maui Fire Department reported the Crater Road fire at about 6:45 p.m. July 10. MEMA’s Emergency Operations Center was partially activated at 8:02 p.m. July 10 in response to the fire. All of the approximately 150 to 200 vehicles above the impacted area were released in a safe, coordinated effort last night. MEMA issued an informational message at 3:04 a.m. asking residents in homes above Kekaulike and Haleakala highways between Upper Kimo and Waipoli roads to prepare for potential evacuation, but added that a followup message for evacuations will be deemed, if necessary.

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Crater Road Fire currently estimated at 500 acres in size
UPDATE: 1:15 a.m. (7/11/2024)

Haleakala National Park closed Thursday, July 11

The Crater Road Fire is currently estimated at 500 acres in size. A road closure remains in place between mile marker 8 and 10. Approximately 150200 vehicles that have been held above the impacted area are in the process of being released in a coordinated effort to allow them to exit safely.

Due to the closure of Haleakala National Park, access to sunrise viewing and the campgrounds at Hosmer’s Grove are closed for Thursday, July 11, 2024.

The fire is currently traveling southeast. Wind speed is estimated at 40 mph. No homes or structures have been impacted, and no evacuation orders have been given at this time.

Current resources, including equipment and personnel deployed include the following: MFD deployed over 30 personnel and resources including a E13, E5, T10, RT10, WL10 A, E14, HM10, RE10, RE50, T3, E2, E1, 2 Alpha Wildland tankers, 1 State Airport Fire Apparatus, 2 MPD units, 1 MPD supervisor, 10 National Park Rangers, 3 Department of Public Works tankers, 1 Haleakala Ranch Dozer, and 2 Goodfellow Bros. tankers.

As of 10:35 p.m., Unified Command was established between MEMA, Maui Police Department, Maui Fire Department and Haleakala National Park.

The Maui Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) Emergency Operations Center (EOC) was partially activated at 8:02 pm this evening due to a fire that was named at 10:22 p.m. as the Crater Road Fire.

An update will be provided as more information becomes available.

Source: https://www.mauicounty.gov/CivicAlert...
Accessed: 7/11/2024 at 13:57 HST
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Crater Road Fire currently estimated at 300 acres in size

UPDATE: 10:50 p.m.
MEMA EOC in partial activation


The Maui Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) was activated at 8:02 pm this evening due to a fire that was named at 10:22 p.m. as the Crater Road Fire. The fire has caused a road closure between mile marker 8 and 10, and as of 10:22 p.m. is estimated at 300 acres in size.

Approximately 150200 cars are located above the road closure for safety precautions, and emergency personnel are actively working to identify and accommodate basic needs for those affected.

The fire is currently traveling southeast. Wind speed is estimated at 40 mph. No homes or structures have been impacted, and no evacuation orders have been given at this time.
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An update will be provided as more information becomes available.

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Source: https://www.mauicounty.gov/CivicAlert...
Accessed: July 11, 2024 at 14:00 HST
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