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Updated at 10:04 p.m., Wednesday, July 23, 2008

Kauai brushfire started by fireworks

Advertiser Staff

Kaua'i fire officials suspect children playing with fireworks started a brushfire in Hanam'ulu that burned two acres.

Witnesses told officials they heard fireworks go off in the area between King Kaumuali'i Elementary School and Kapule Highway at 2:56 p.m. and saw children running from the scene. Fireworks were also found in the field.

Firefighters from the Lihu'e and Kapa'a stations reported the fire under control at 3:15 p.m.