KAWAIHAE ROAD Fire, Hawaii
KAWAIHAE ROAD burned in Hawaii, United States, reaching about 500 acres (202 hectares) before leaving the active tracking feed; agencies listed it as Uncontained.
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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
KAWAIHAE ROAD burned in Hawaii, United States, reaching about 500 acres (202 hectares) before leaving the active tracking feed; agencies listed it as Uncontained.
Provincial or federal feeds last reported on this fire 3 days ago.
Settlements in the area include Waikoloa (8.9 km S), Waimea (12.5 km E), Kapaau (23.8 km N), Hāwī (25 km N).
Smoke layers do not currently show a clear plume at the fire site. There is 1 other active fire within about 0 km.
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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 Fires
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No full road closures reported within about 25 mi right now.
Nearby Communities
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Waikoloa
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Waimea
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Kapaau
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Hāwī
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Honoka‘a
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Kalaoa
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Why This Fire Matters
- One of the 10 largest active fires in Hawaii (currently ranked #2 among tracked incidents in this area).
- Located within 16 mi of nearby communities (closest: Waikoloa at 5.5 mi).
- Fire has remained active for 4 days.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | KAWAIHAE ROAD |
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| Agency Fire ID | 2026-HIPHP-001140 |
| Country | United States |
| Province / State | Hawaii |
| Location | Hawaii |
| Latitude | 20.01978 |
| Longitude | -155.79253 |
| Last Updated | Jul 26, 2026, 6:25 PM PDT |
| Current Status | Uncontained |
| Tracking | Archive — no longer in live feed |
| Acres Burned | 500 ac |
| Containment % | — |
| Cause | Undetermined |
| Nearby towns | Waikoloa (5.5 mi S), Waimea (7.8 mi E), Kapaau (15 mi N), Hāwī (16 mi N), Honoka‘a (22 mi E), Kalaoa (24 mi SW) |
| Discovery Date | Jul 25, 2026, 6:08 PM PDT |
| Fire Type | OUT |
| Data Source | nifc-wfigs |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The last recorded size of the KAWAIHAE ROAD Fire was approximately 500 acres (202 hectares).
Where is this fire located?
The KAWAIHAE ROAD Fire is located in Hawaii, United States at approximately 20.0198, -155.7925. Nearby towns include Waikoloa (8.9 km S), Waimea (12.5 km E), Kapaau (23.8 km N), Hāwī (25 km N).
Is this fire contained?
Agencies classify this fire as Uncontained. A numeric containment percentage is not available in the current feed.
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?
Nearby settlements include Waikoloa (5.5 mi S), Waimea (7.8 mi E), Kapaau (15 mi N), Hāwī (16 mi N), Honoka‘a (22 mi E), Kalaoa (24 mi SW).
How many nearby fires are active?
There is 1 other active wildfire nearby.
What are current weather conditions?
Weather observations are unavailable for this location right now.
Is this fire still actively tracked?
This fire is no longer in the live active feed (last update 3 days ago).