The Maui Fire Department is fighting a fire that began early on Thursday morning. The fire is located in the area of Kahekili Highway and Makaala Drive in Waiehu.  The fire was 80 percent contained and covered 19 acres as of 10:40 a.m. The Maui Police Department closed Kahekili Highway from Makaala Drive to Waiehu Beach Road. The voluntary evacuations for Wailuku Country Estates, Puuohala Village, and Waiehu Terrace were lifted at 11:15 a.m., however respiratory patients should stay indoors or leave that area.

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