09/23/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/23/2025 19:14
Maui Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) issued around 2:09 p.m. today, Sept. 23, 2025, evacuation orders and warnings for multiple areas in Paia due to smoke and proximity amid the Holomua fire.
For specific zone locations, visit https://protect.genasys.com/searchor download the Genasys Protect app.
Door-to-door evacuations, along with evacuations via EAS, WEA, Genasys, MEMA Alerts and sirens, have occurred or are occurring.
A portion of Baldwin Avenue and Holomua Road are closed due to firefighting efforts. Motorists are asked to avoid the area.
The Holomua fire was reported at 1:30 p.m.
No brush fire size estimates or other details are available at this time.