UPDATE: The Honolulu Fire Department (HFD) resumed fire suppression operations at
7:12 a.m. to continue mitigation efforts at the wildland fire above Mililani Mauka. The fire
continues to burn in a remote, mountainous area with steep, dangerous terrain and has
affected approximately 1,300 acres of land. The fire is 70% contained, with the main
portion of the active fire located at the southeast side of the involved area, approximately
four miles from the Mililani Mauka community.

There is currently one HFD helicopter, 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 helicopters. DOFAW continues to
assist with staff and personnel. Two USFWS ground crews started work in the
accessible areas closest to the Mililani Mauka community.

The National Weather Service issued a Red Flag Warning due to the expected strong
trade winds and relatively low humidity from 10:00 a.m. Sunday, November 5, 2023 to
6:00 p.m. on Monday, November 6, 2023. The Mililani Mauka Wildfire Incident
Management Team has been working with the National Weather Service throughout the
incident to closely monitor weather systems. At this time, the Mendocino Interagency
Hotshot Crew and the Six Rivers Wildland Fire Module is building a fireline in an effort to
prevent future fire spread toward Mililani Mauka. Contingency plans are in place should
winds increase and significantly affect fire behavior.

As always, all residents of O’ahu are encouraged to make and practice a family
evacuation plan and have an emergency kit packed and ready.

The State of Hawaii Department of Health’s Clean Air Branch continues to monitor air
quality. 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.

There are no reports of any injuries, no structures or homes have been threatened 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.