Maui County Fire Department

10/20/2026

There is a fire at a construction site on Church Street at Vineyard St. MFD is on scene and the fire has been contained. Traffic is affected on Church and Vineyard streets, with Church Street closed in the are. Avoid the area as firefighters finish extinguishing the fire.

***UPDATE 10:45am: Fire has been extinguished. Firefighters will be remaining on scene to clean up their equipment and await the Fire Investigator.***

10/20/2026

This is School Bus Safety week.

Here are safety tips for drivers and students.

10/20/2026

There is a brush fire along Piilani Highway in the area of Kaonoulu St in Kīhei. The northbound lanes of Piilani Highway are being shut down.
Firefighters are on scene addressing the fire.

Please avoid the area as firefighters work to control this fire.

***UPDATE-4:20pm: Air 1 is on scene along with Engine 6, Engine 14, Tanker 14, Engine 10, Mini 10, Tanker 10, Tanker 50, Battalion Chief and a tanker from Goodfellow Bros.

No evacuations should be needed, and no structures are threatened.***

***UPDATE 4:30pm: The fire is approximately 70% contained, and firefighters continue to make good progress on controlling the fire.***

***UPDATE 4:50pm: Southbound traffic lanes on Piilani Highway have been reopened.***

***UPDATE 5:00pm: One lane of traffic is open on Piilani Highway northbound. Please use caution as our firefighters and fire trucks are still working in the mauka lane of northbound Piilani Highway. ***

***UPDATE 5:05pm: Fire Contained. Firefighters will remain on scene for some time to continue mopping up the fire. Please use caution as one lane of Piilani Highway northbound continues to be closed as firefighters work along the highway.***

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10/19/2026

As we kick off National School Bus Safety Week, parents — remind your kids to always:

🟡 Look left-right-left before crossing the street.
🟡 Stay at least 5 giant steps away from the curb.
🟡 Before boarding, wait for the bus to come to a complete stop.

10/19/2026

It’s Monday.

Have you checked the safety gear in your home and place of work ?

Smoke alarms, fire extinguishers, first aid kits, and AEDs should all be checked to make sure they are in good working order when needed.

10/19/2026

The Maui County Department of Fire and Public Safety is looking to add additional vendors to our approved vendor list to work on projects involving wildfire fuels management, fuel break construction, and brush mitigation.

If you are interested in being a part of those efforts, please contact the Fire Prevention Bureau at 808-876-4690 or email: [email protected]

10/18/2026

With windy conditions forecast through the weekend:
• Avoid fires, fireworks, and spark-producing activities.
• Keep vehicles and equipment off dry grass.
• Secure flammable items and clear dry leaves and brush.
• Monitor official alerts and local fire updates.
• If a fire starts, leave immediately, follow evacuation orders, and call 911 when safe.

10/18/2026

If you are hosting or just watching at a location away from home, don’t let your guests get behind the wheel if they have been drinking, and don’t get behind the wheel yourself if you have been drinking.

Don’t put yourself and the rest of our community at risk.

10/17/2026

National Move Over Day:

First responders, tow operators, stranded motorists, and highway workers rely on other motorists to keep them safe.

Slow down and move over for all flashing lights or stopped vehicles.