UPDATE: The Honolulu Fire Department (HFD) has suspended operations 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 is 30% contained. The main portion of
the fire is moving east, with the head of the fire approximately three miles from the
Mililani Mauka community. HFD’s drone team will conduct a fire watch starting at
sundown. HFD will do another air reconnaissance at 7:00 a.m. tomorrow.
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) 586-4417.
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.