5:45 p.m., 7/21, Update: Waimea Canyon Drive will reopen at 7 p.m.

Published on July 21, 2024

KOKE‘E – The Koke‘e fire remains at 85% contained as of Sunday evening, following efforts to address numerous hot spots throughout the day. Units will resume final mop up efforts Monday morning. Fire officials estimate approximately 1,600 acres have been burned since Thursday.

In addition to ground crews on scene, Air 1 was also mobilized on Sunday to conduct water drops over remaining hot spots. Air 1 has since suspended efforts for the day.

No injuries have been reported and no structures are currently threatened.

ROAD CLOSURES: Waimea Canyon Drive will reopen to two-way traffic at 7 p.m., Sunday. Koke‘e Road remains open.

RESPONDING AGENCIES: Responding agencies throughout the duration of this incident include the Kaua‘i Fire Department, Hawai‘i Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) - Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement (DOCARE) and Division of Forestry and Wildlife (DOFAW), Kaua‘i Police Department, Department of Public Works, Pacific Missile Range Facility (PMRF), Līhu‘e Airport - Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF), Agribusiness Development Corporation (ADC), Kekaha Agriculture Association, Kaua‘i Emergency Management Agency, Hawai‘i Emergency Management Agency, Hawai‘i Department of Transportation (DOT) Highways Division, Hawai‘i National Guard, and multiple private contractors.

The Kaua‘i Emergency Operations Center (EOC) will be at an Enhanced Steady State overnight.

Updates will continue to be posted as information becomes available.

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