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Updated at 9:48 p.m., Thursday, August 2, 2007

Waianae brushfire declared under control

Advertiser Staff

 

The fire scorched parts of Pahe'ehe'e Ridge but did not threaten structures.

NADINE KIYONAGA, Special to The Advertiser

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A brushfire at the end of Pahe'ehe'e Road in Wai'anae that burned about 20 acres tonight was declared under control at about 8:45 p.m., according to Honolulu Fire Department spokesman Capt. Frank Johnson.

Five engine and three tanker companies along with a brush truck were involved in the firefight, which started at 7:30 p.m.

Johnson said the fire did not threaten any homes.