Update: Kōkeʻe brush fire extinguished

Update at 5 p.m. Sept. 6: In its final update, the Kaua‘i Fire Department reports that the brush fire on Waimea Canyon Drive in Kōkeʻe has been extinguished and crews have cleared the scene.

Waimea Canyon Drive is now open.

Update at 4:30 p.m. Sept. 6: The Kaua‘i Fire Department reports that the brush fire on Waimea Canyon Drive in Kōkeʻe is nearly contained and firefighters are dousing the last remaining hot spots.

No structures were threatened.

Waimea Canyon Drive from Panini Place to Kōkeʻe Road remains closed as firefighters remain on scene.

Original story: The Kaua‘i Fire Department is currently responding to a brush fire on Waimea Canyon Drive in Kōkeʻe.

The Kaua‘i Police Department has closed Waimea Canyon Drive from Panini Place to Kōkeʻe Road until further notice.

Updates will be provided when more information is available.