UPDATE: The Honolulu Fire Department (HFD) resumed fire suppression operations at
7:05 a.m. to continue mitigation efforts at the wildland fire above Mililani Mauka. The fire
continues to burn in a remote, mountainous area. The fire is approximately 1,100 acres
and 30% contained. The main portion of the active fire continues to move east,
approximately four miles from the Mililani Mauka community.
There are currently two HFD helicopters, one U.S. Army National Guard Blackhawk
helicopter, one U.S. Army National Guard CH-47 Chinook aircraft and one United States
Fish and Wildlife Services (USFWS) contracted helicopter. DOFAW continues to assist
with various staff and personnel. HFD Investigators are continuing their investigation into
the cause of the fire.
The State of Hawaii Department of Health’s Clean Air Branch began air quality
monitoring. Any air quality inquiries can be routed directly to the Clean Air Branch at
(808) 586-4200.
There are no reports of any injuries, no structures or homes have been threatened at
this time, and no evacuations have been ordered at this time.
For anyone who may be affected by the smoke, the HFD recommends they shelter in
place or a place with air conditioning. If anyone is experiencing difficulty breathing,
please call 911 immediately.