Maui County officials issued emergency alerts on Sunday, as the Kahikinui wildfire grew to approximately 500 acres by 7 p.m. The blaze, located mountain side of the Piiilani highway between Mile Markers 24 and 25,

A fast-moving Hawaii brush fire fueled by fierce winds forced the evacuation of about 50 Maui residents on the opposite side of the same island where a devastating blaze killed over 100 people two years ago.

A quick-spreading brush fire fueled by strong winds in Kahikinui scorched 500 acres of South Maui land Sunday, but no injuries or structural damages have been reported, according to the Maui Fire Department.

A 19-page letter began arriving last week with deadlines and instructions on how to file for part of the settlement.

On Pulehu Road near the Central Maui Landfill, the wind violently whipped up dust and gravel, occasionally casting a reddish hue over the entire area and obstructing visibility for drivers. Along the road, bright orange cones and signs warned motorists of potential slow downs and trucks turning into traffic.

The Rams are in Maui this week for minicamp and their practice field will have a special logo designed by a Hawaiian artist

Maui Fire Chief Brad Ventura gave HNN the latest update on the Maui brush fire, Monday at 9:30 a.m. Hawaii chefs flexed their culinary skills this weekend at the 5th annual Kauai Poke Fest, held at Koloa Landing Resort at Poipu.

Firefighters have evacuated at least 105 homes in Hawaii’s Maui County following a fast-moving brush fire fueled by strong winds.