The Army yesterday was investigating why five steel drums were left on the side of the road leading to Mililani Memorial Park and the Waiawa Correctional Facility.

The drums were discovered yesterday and, as a precaution, police closed the roadway about 1 p.m. while the fire department's hazardous materials unit checked them for chemical content.

Firefighters determined there was no risk. Police reopened the road at 2:22 p.m.

The drums were turned over to Schofield Barracks officials because shipping labels indicated they belonged to the Army. Stefanie Gardin of the Army's public affairs office at Schofield said two of the drums were empty and three contained packing materials.

KAUA'I

CHIEF SAYS FIRES WERE NO ACCIDENT

LIHU'E, Kaua'i — Fire Chief Theodore Williams said investigators believe four brushfires near Polihale over the weekend were intentionally set, and he asked the public's help in reporting suspicious activity.

Two fires Saturday and two more Sunday were in the same general area. They were put out quickly by county and Pacific Missile Range firefighters, and burned nearly a third of an acre.

"Generally speaking, if you see anyone behaving suspiciously, please make a note of any details — license plate or car description — and call the proper authorities," Williams said.

WAIALUA

LIBRARY TO SHOW ART TOMORROW

The public is invited to the annual Waialua Library Art Show, sponsored by the Friends of Waialua Library, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. tomorrow.

The program will begin with a reception and refreshments. Visitors are invited to meet the artists: Mary Lawrence, Rubina May, Red Mahan and George Jacob.

Entertainment will be provided by librarian and classical guitarist Tim Littlejohn. For information, call 637-8286.

KALIHI

MAN ACCUSED OF FIRING SHOTS

Police have charged a 24-year-old Aliamanu man on a firearm possession count after a Sunday incident in Kalihi in which shots allegedly were fired in the air. Bail for Jacquish Spencer was set at $20,000.

The incident occurred on the 1800 block of Kamehameha IV Road. No injuries were reported. Spencer was charged on Monday.

WAHIAWA

HOT MOTORCYCLE FOUND IN PICKUP

A 55-year-old Waipahu man was arrested in Wahiawa early yesterday morning after police officers found a motorcycle that had been reported stolen in the back of the pickup truck the man was driving.

A police officer was on routine patrol when he spotted the red motorcycle about 1:30 a.m. in the bed of the pickup, which was parked at a residence near the corner of Wilikina Drive and Lake View Circle.

The officer checked on the motorcycle's license plate and learned the cycle had been reported stolen.

The owner of the home where the truck was parked told police she had arranged to buy the motorcycle from the pickup truck driver.

ESTATE GRANT AIDS SUNSET IN PARK

The Estate of James Campbell donated $5,000 to the Wahiawa Lions Club to support the Wahiawa/Schofield Sunset in the Park community event.

The two-day event in May marked the return of more than 10,000 Schofield Barracks troops from Iraq.

HONOLULU

$4,000 TO HELP PROTECT CHILDREN

Author Shirley Yuen raised $4,000 for Prevent Child Abuse Hawai'i with her June parenting workshops and book sales. Proceeds will be used to support "A Keiki's Promise," an educational program about shaken baby syndrome, sponsored by Prevent Child Abuse Hawai'i and Kapi'olani Child At-Risk Evaluation Program.