ANAHOLA — Two weekend fires near Anahola kept Kaua‘i Fire Department firefighters busy.
On Saturday evening, Kauai Fire Department firefighters responded to an estimated 2-acre brush fire in Anahola near Kalalea View Drive.
On Sunday afternoon, KFD firefighters responded to a second brush fire in Anahola near Hokualele Road that was estimated to be 3 acres.
No injuries or damaged structures were reported by press time, and no road closures were announced. However, first responders were advising the public to avoid both areas.
The Anahola fire was reported at 8:30 p.m. Saturday. According to a preliminary report, crews defended nearby homes from a fire in a valley by the shoreline with a thick tree line. Although crews controlled the fire, substantial winds in the area persist. First responders were monitoring hot spots.
Crews with the Kapaa and Kaiakea fire stations, Rescue 3, Tender 3, ARFF, and the on-duty Battalion Chief responded to the incident. Crews with the Department of Public Works were on standby.
The Sunday fire was reported shortly after 1:45 p.m. Crews with the Kapaa and Kaiakea fire stations, Tanker 1, Air 1, and the on-duty Battalion Chief responded to the incident.
The Kaua‘i Emergency Management Agency was monitoring both incidents. Updates will be posted when more information becomes available.
Source: The Garden Island