Maui firefighters declared a wildfire in Kula contained at 7:40 p.m. yesterday.

The fire, which started at 2:20 p.m., burned 15 acres in a gulch near the County Agriculture Park and forced the closure of Pulehu Road between Holopuni and Omaopio roads, according to county officials.

Two fire department helicopters, eight companies and 24 firefighters fought the fire. They were assisted by bulldozers and water tankers from Maui Public Works and Goodfellow Bros., and a specialized Wildland fire truck and eight-member team.

There were no injuries or property damaged.