No injuries were reported following small brush fire in Kalihiwai

No injuries were reported following a 3-acre brush fire on Wednesday in Kalihiwai.

According to a press release from Kaua‘i County, firefighters with the Hanalei, Kaiākea, and Kalāheo fire stations were dispatched to the incident at 2:55 p.m. near Kamo‘okoa Road.

When crews arrived on the scene, they discovered a one-acre fire near Halaulani Road. Crews migrated to the surrounding tree line to mitigate the spread of the fire. Personnel with the Kaua‘i Emergency Management Agency also monitored the fire and was on standby for support.

With Air 1, Air 2, and Tender 1, crews fully extinguished the fire at approximately 5:35 p.m.

The scene was cleared shortly before 5:45 p.m.

No injuries or damaged structures were reported and the cause of the fire was deemed accidental.