UPDATE: The Honolulu Fire Department (HFD) has suspended operations at the
wildland fire above Mililani Mauka due to impending darkness. The fire continues to burn
in a remote, mountainous area with steep, dangerous terrain. The affected area has not
increased in size and remains at approximately 1,300 acres. Air drops were successful
and ground crews made substantial progress building a fireline for preventative
measures. 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. HFD’s drone team will conduct a fire watch starting at sundown. HFD will do
another air reconnaissance at 7:00 a.m. tomorrow.

As always, all residents of O’ahu are encouraged to make and practice a family
evacuation plan and have an emergency supply kit assembled and ready to go.
The State of Hawaii Department of Health’s Clean Air Branch began air quality
monitoring. 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.