HomeMy WebLinkAboutNR061619KokeeRoadremainsclosedasfirefightersbattlebrushfireTHE COUNTY OF KAUA'I
DEREK S. K. KAWAKAMI, MAYOR
mqa MICHAEL A. DAHILIG, MANAGING DIRECTOR
C OF
News Release
For Immediate Release: June 16, 2019
OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
SARAH K. BLANE, CHIEF OF STAFF
Tel (808) 241-4900
Fax (808) 241-6877
Koke'e Road remains closed as firefighters battle brush fire
KOKE`E — Koke`e Road remains closed while firefighters remain at the scene of a large
brush fire in Koke`e that broke out Sunday morning.
The fire is not threatening any structures at this time and no injuries have been reported.
Firefighters from the Waimea, Hlanapepe, Kalaheo and Lihu`e fire stations responded to
the scene along with the on -duty Battalion Chief. Personnel from the state Department of Land
and Natural Resources Forestry Division also responded, along with water tankers and heavy
equipment provided by private companies. Two Airborne Aviation helicopters are working
alongside Air 1 in making water drops to the area.
An estimate on the size of the fire is not yet known.
Koke`e Road is expected to remain closed at least through Sunday.
Updates will be posted as information becomes available.