The Maui Veterans Highway was reopened around 2:40 p.m., according to a spokesperson with the Maui Police Department. The brush fire was reportedly contained around 3:36 p.m. The Maui Fire Department will release specifics following their response.
A fire near the Maui Veterans Highway burned an estimated 35 acres and was 70% contained at last report. The fire was first reported just before 2 p.m. The highway was reopened at 4:39 p.m.