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Updated at 4:51 p.m., Friday, November 21, 2008

Lanai brushfire caused by downed power line

Advertiser Staff

The Lana'i brush fire on Tuesday was caused by a downed power line, felled by high winds, officials say.

The fire began at noon on Tuesday and required firefighters from Maui to help Lana'i firefighters, authorities said. Puffs of smoke could be seen through Thursday afternoon while firefighters mopped up flare ups.

The fire burned an estimated 1,000 acres. About 600 guests and employees of the Four Seasons at Manele Bay were briefly evacuated. No injuries or damages to structures were reported.