KAWAIHAE ROAD Fire, Hawaii
The KAWAIHAE ROAD Fire is an active wildfire burning in Hawaii, United States. It has burned approximately 700 acres (283 hectares) under a Active classification.
Activity & map
Timeline, Map & Situation
Timeline
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Containment reported at 0%
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Size reported at approximately 700 acres (283 ha)
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Status: Active
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Uncontained · 500 ac · US-HI · NIFC
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Uncontained · 500 ac · US-HI · NIFC
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Size reported at approximately 500 acres (202 ha)
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Status: Uncontained
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Fire discovery / ignition reported
Map
20.0198, -155.7925
Current Situation
The KAWAIHAE ROAD Fire is an active wildfire burning in Hawaii, United States. It has burned approximately 700 acres (283 hectares) under a Active classification.
Data for this incident was last refreshed 16 minutes ago.
Smoke layers do not currently show a clear plume at the fire site.
Growth Trend
Agency-reported size for KAWAIHAE ROAD Fire, Hawaii · 2 samples. Hover a point for exact size.
Operations
Environment
Current Conditions
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Smoke
Layer analysis: Regional PM2.5 forecast haze is active on the live map; point density at this fire is not classified from plume polygons.
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Nearby & Resources
Nearby Fires
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Road Closures
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Insight
Why This Fire Matters
- One of the 10 largest active fires in Hawaii (currently ranked #1 among tracked incidents in this area).
- Fire has remained active for 4 days.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | KAWAIHAE ROAD |
|---|---|
| Agency Fire ID | 2026-HIHAWX-001140 |
| Country | United States |
| Province / State | Hawaii |
| Location | Kamuela, Hawaii |
| Latitude | 20.01978 |
| Longitude | -155.79253 |
| Last Updated | Jul 30, 2026, 2:49 AM PDT |
| Current Status | Active |
| Tracking | Actively tracked |
| Acres Burned | 700 ac |
| Containment % | 0% |
| Cause | Undetermined |
| Personnel | 69 |
| Estimated cost | $63,212 |
| Fuel | Short Grass (1 foot) |
| Complexity | Type 3 Incident |
| Nearby towns | Loading… |
| Discovery Date | Jul 25, 2026, 6:08 PM PDT |
| Fire Type | OC |
| Data Source | nifc-wfigs |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The KAWAIHAE ROAD Fire is currently reported at approximately 700 acres (283 hectares).
Where is this fire located?
The KAWAIHAE ROAD Fire is located in Hawaii, United States at approximately 20.0198, -155.7925.
Is this fire contained?
Reported containment is 0% (status: Active).
When was it discovered?
Discovery (or first listed date) is recorded as 2026-07-26.
Is smoke affecting nearby communities?
No smoke plume is currently mapped near this fire in the smoke analysis layer.
What towns are near this fire?
No nearby towns were identified within about 50 km of this incident.
How many nearby fires are active?
No other active wildfires are listed within the nearby search radius.
What are current weather conditions?
Weather observations are unavailable for this location right now.
Is this fire still actively tracked?
This fire is actively tracked (last update 16 minutes ago).