A wildland fire in Māʻili has burned 95 acres with some structure damage reported. The Honolulu Fire Department said the fire was about 75% contained.
The Oʻahu Department of Emergency Management issued a mandatory evacuation order around 3:30 p.m. Sunday afternoon for Māʻili mauka of Kulaaupuni Road due to a wildfire.
As of 6:53 p.m., OEM said active evacuations were no longer taking place, and those remaining in the area should stay in place.
Roads were still closed and residents who did evacuate were encouraged to remain outside the area until further notice.
An emergency shelter was opened at Waiʻanae Intermediate School. The latest alerts can be found at alert.hnlalert.gov.
Around 6:15 p.m., Thomas Inouye, public information officer for the HFD, said the biggest challenges were wind, the length of time crews had been out, and resources. Inouye said the Federal Fire Department was assisting them.
The fire is 20% contained. Twenty-seven HFD units from outside the district ,including two air support units, were fighting the fire.
Honolulu Emergency Services Department said it had treated a 94-year old female who suffered smoke inhalation. EMS transported her in critical condition to an emergency room.
Four other people were evaluated for smoke inhalation but refused further treatment.
This is a developing story.
