Evacuation Ordered as Brushfire Threatens West Maui's Kaanapali

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Source: Honolulu Civil Beat
Evacuation Ordered as Brushfire Threatens West Maui's Kaanapali
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A brushfire in Kaanapali, West Maui, prompted an evacuation order for the area, with residents urged to evacuate immediately. The fire, located about four miles north of Lahaina, caused emergency crews to respond, but as of 2 p.m., the fire's forward progress has been stopped. The county stated that the fire is no longer posing an active threat, but evacuation orders remain in effect. Meanwhile, the Aug. 8 wildfires in Lahaina and Upcountry are still not fully contained, with officials seeking help in identifying 388 individuals who were reported unaccounted for.

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