A Kaua'i brushfire burned about 40 acres in Anahola yesterday afternoon. No one was injured and no homes were threatened.

The fire broke out at around 1:45 pm near Kukuihale Road, below the site of a new Department of Hawaiian Home Lands subdivision.

Eleven firefighters from the Kapa'a, Lihu'e and Kalaheo stations and Battalion Chief Teddy Williams responded. Air-1 also assisted.

The fire was under control at 3:30 pm.

Firefighters remained putting out hot spots.