Archive · 24 Sep 2025
Maui Fire Prompts Evacuations in Paia, Road Closures
A fire started in Paia, Maui, on September 23, 2025, causing the Maui Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) to issue evacuation orders.
The fire, named Holomua fire, prompted door-to-door evacuations and alerts via various channels.
Residents in the area were told to leave, and evacuation centers opened at several community centers.
Students from Paia Elementary were sent home or transported to a safe location.
Roads are closed.
Firefighting efforts include helicopters and other resources to combat the blaze.
Evacuation orders were issued for Paia residents due to a brush fire.
The fire was first reported at 1:30 PM on September 23, 2025.
Evacuation centers were opened at multiple community centers.
Paia Elementary School dismissed students, with some transported to a safe location.
Road closures include sections of Baldwin Avenue and Holomua Road.
- Who
- Maui Emergency Management Agency (MEMA)
- What
- Issued evacuation orders and warnings due to the Holomua fire.
- When
- September 23, 2025, beginning at 1:30 PM.
- Where
- Paia, Maui
- Why
- Due to heavy smoke and the fast-moving Holomua fire.
- Event
- Holomua Brush Fire
- Location
- Paia, Maui
- Date of Incident
- September 23, 2025
- Time of First Report
- 1:30 PM
- Evacuation Orders Issued
- 2:09 PM
- Evacuation Centers
- Haliimaile, Eddie Tam, Hannibal Tavares, Haiku community centers
- School Affected
- Paia Elementary