The recent spate of rainy weather accompanied by high winds has had one good side effect. There haven’t been any brush fires in the past few days. Just last week a fire that investigators labeled “suspicious” burned more than three
The recent spate of rainy weather accompanied by high winds has had one good side effect. There haven’t been any brush fires in the past few days.
Just last week a fire that investigators labeled “suspicious” burned more than three acres of brush off Nawiliwili Road in Lihu’e.
Firefighters on the scene of that blaze said the affected area featured green grass and wouldn’t have burned without human help.
That fire is under investigation as is a string of brush fires in the past few years in the Anahola area.
Crimestoppers still has a reward of $1000 offered for anyone with information leading to the arrest of whomever is setting the fires in the Anahola area.
The last brushfire there on November 25 burned 200 acres and caused people to be temporarily evacuated from their homes.
Fire and police investigators have said they believe there is a possible arsonist in the area but haven’t been willing to talk any further on the record about possible suspects.
The Kaua’i Fire Department received $50,000 in federal funds this past summer to help fight brushfires which, because of dry weather, has been an increasing problem since the summer of 1997.
Anyone with information about the Lihu’e and/or Anahola brush fires may call the Fire Department at 241-6511.
Crimestoppers can be reached at 241-6787. Crimestoppers tips are kept confidential.
