HomeMy WebLinkAbout20211025KFD2DEREK S.K. KAWAKAMI, MAYOR
MICHAEL A. DAHILIG, MANAGING DIRECTOR
News Release
For Immediate Release: October 25, 2021
COUNTY OF KAUA‘I
KAUA‘I FIRE DEPARTMENT
STEVEN R. GOBLE, CHIEF
(808) 241-4980
Kaua‘i Fire Department to conduct prescribed burns in Anahola Wednesday
ANAHOLA – The Kaua‘i Fire Department Fire Prevention Bureau will be conducting prescribed
burns in Anahola near the surf break commonly known as Crack 14 on Wednesday, Oct. 27. The burn
will cover approximately 8.2 acres.
“The prescribed burns are part of the ongoing fire mitigation efforts to control brush fires in the
Anahola area,” said KFD Fire Prevention Capt. Jeremie Makepa.
The prescribed burns have been approved by State officials and will be conducted when the
weather allows. KFD prevention officials anticipate prescribed burns to also occur in November and
December, with public notifications to follow . The burn permit is good for one year and covers 400
acres of land.
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