The wildfire burning above Mililani Mauka grew by 200 more acres on Saturday to about 1,300 acres scorched so far. The Honolulu Fire Department says the fire remains 70% contained. The blaze is about four miles from the Mililani Mauka community.
water on the flames
Air crews continue to drop water on the flames and there is currently no threat to homeowners. 4th November 2023 marks the sixth day since the fires started. Some believe the air campaign to drop water on the flames likely will not be enough to stop it.
impact of putting out fires
“Doing some impact but not putting the fires completely out with what they are throwing at it,” said Justin Donahue, an Arborist for more than 30 years, adding “Because these trees are 90 feet tall with 80-foot canopies, large albizia trees.”
The Honolulu Fire Department said multiple agencies are working to stop the flames.
Efforts to prevent the spread
“At this time, the Mendocino Interagency Hotshot Crew and the Six Rivers Wildland Fire Module are building a fireline to prevent future fire spread toward Mililani Mauka,” HFD said, adding “Contingency plans are in place should winds increase and significantly affect fire behavior.”