UPDATE: This morning, the Honolulu Fire Department (HFD) resumed fire fighting operations in Kunia alongside state partners. A total of four air assets from the HFD and the Department of Forestry and Wildlife (DOFAW) focused water drops on the mauka side of the fire and supported ground units from the HFD and DOFAW who addressed hot spots on the east end of the fire near the base of the mountain. HFD units were reassigned throughout the day as other wildland fire incidents occurred. Fire fighting operations via air were suspended at sundown due to impending darkness, while ground units worked until approximately 8:00 p.m.

The fire was reported as 80% contained as of this evening and is still estimated to be about 250 acres.

No injuries were reported, no structures were impacted, and all HFD personnel were accounted for. An HFD unit will remain on fire watch throughout the evening.

The investigation to determine the fire’s origin and cause and to provide damage estimates is still ongoing. An update will be sent out once the final investigation report is complete.