HANAPEPE — Firefighters are responding to a brush fire in Hanapepe Valley that began at about 2:30 p.m. today, according to a news release from the County of Kaua‘i. The county reports there is no immediate threat to any structures
HANAPEPE — Firefighters are responding to a brush fire in Hanapepe Valley that began at about 2:30 p.m. today, according to a news release from the County of Kaua‘i.
The county reports there is no immediate threat to any structures and no injuries have been reported.
Engines 3, 5 and 6 along with Trucks 5 and 6, Rescue 3 and Air 1 are on scene. The Kaua‘i Fire Department has requested the assistance of a second helicopter to help fight the blaze, and helicopters will continue to conduct water drops until nightfall, if necessary.
Officials have not yet determined the size of the fire.
Updates on the fire will be released as information becomes available.
