Updated at 1:55 p.m., Saturday, June 23, 2007
Makua brushfire contained, highway reopened
Advertiser Staff
A major brushfire in Makua Valley kept firefighters busy for several hours earlier this morning but was finally contained at about 6:15 a.m.At its peak, approximately 10 fire companies battled the two-acre blaze, which was first reported about 3:45 a.m.
Police had shut down traffic in both directions on Farrington Highway about 4:30 a.m. to allow firefighters to deal with the fire.
Firefighters will monitor the site throughout the day to deal with any flare-ups.
The fire did not threaten any homes.
