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The Olowalu Fire and evacuation

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Where it stands

The Olowalu Fire was estimated at more than 100 acres and 40% contained; the mayor separately described it as within a 300-acre area. No verified update says the evacuation order for Olowalu Village has been lifted, so residents’ return remains unresolved as of September 27, 2026.

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  1. Update 1Olowalu fire reaches 40% containment, but no return home is verified

The story so far

  1. Update 1

    Olowalu fire reaches 40% containment, but no return home is verified

    Saturday’s brush fire prompted an Olowalu Village evacuation, a highway closure and power disruption. An evening containment estimate does not establish that residents can return.

    What moved

    • Evacuation ordered for the village.

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    • Whether the orders were subsequently lifted, residents were cleared to return, or all affected services were restored.

History

  1. Opened1 report

Who's involved

People

  • Richard BissenAmerican politician1 report

Organizations

  • Hawaiian Electric IndustriesAmerican utility company1 report
  • Maui Countycounty in Hawaii, United States1 report

Places

  • Lahaina Civic Center1840 HI-30 Community Meeting Room, Lahaina, HI 96761, USA1 report
  • OlowaluOlowalu, HI 96761, USA1 report
  • South Maui Community Park GymnasiumKihei, HI 96753, USA1 report

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