WAILUKU, Hawaii Two wildfires that burned large areas of a Hawaiian island have been fully contained.
WAILUKU, Hawaii — Two wildfires that burned large areas of a Hawaiian island have been fully contained.
The Maui News reported Monday that Maui Mayor Michael Victorino announced fires in central and south Maui and in a separate northern coastal area were contained Monday.
Maui County officials say firefighters will continue mop-up work until the fires are declared extinguished.
Crews were expected to continuously monitor burn areas and put out hotspots with a dedicated emergency call-back crew available.
Air quality improved Monday compared to late Sunday when windblown dust and ash enveloped parts of central and south Maui.
The first fire was reported before 11 a.m. Thursday, while the second fire in the Kahului area was reported at 1:30 p.m. Friday.
Police have classified the second fire as an arson case.
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Information from: The Maui News, http://www.mauinews.com
