Olowalu brush fire grows to more than 100 acres, 40% contained
Residents of Olowalu Village in West Maui are under an evacuation order due to an encroaching brush fire. Two evacuation areas have been opened.
A fast-moving brush fire near Olowalu Village has burned more than 100 acres and was 40% contained as of 7:30 p.m., Maui County officials said.
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