Maui Crews Contain Brush Fire Near Liloa Drive in Kihei

Nov 09, 2026

A brush fire that burned two acres in Kihei over the weekend is now suspected to have been set intentionally.

  • Fire crews put out a two-acre brush fire on a vacant lot in Kihei, between Liloa Drive and condos along South Kihei Road.
  • Maui Fire Department says the blaze may have been intentionally set and involved three separate ignition points.
  • No injuries were reported from the fire.
  • Separately, a 17-year-old driver was involved in a crash on South Kihei Road near Waimea Street but was not hurt.

Outlook: Investigators are expected to look into the cause of the fire given signs it may have been deliberately set.

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