Updated at 5:33 p.m., Monday, April 23, 2007
Brushfire near Waikele reported 'contained'
Advertiser Staff
Firefighters reported a brushfire today in a gulch between Waikele and Village Park "contained" at 4:30 p.m.Honolulu Fire Department spokesman Capt. Frank Johnson said the fire burned 60 acres, and despite windy conditions, firefighters managed to keep it from threatening homes. There were no evacuations today.
A fire in June 2005 in the same area came closer to homes and did force evacuations.
Johnson said nine engine companies, three tankers, a tender and two helicopters were involved in the firefight, which started at 1:13 p.m. A total of 60 firefighters were at the scene.
