**An evacuation order following a brush fire that burned 10 acres on Maui was lifted by emergency officials**
LAHAINA, Hawaii — An evacuation order following a brush fire that burned 10 acres (4 hectares) on Maui was lifted by emergency officials Saturday. The fire, which broke out near Lahaina, had led to the temporary evacuation of residents from a nearby neighborhood as a precautionary measure.
The Maui County Emergency Management Agency took to social media to announce the end of the evacuation at 5 p.m., allowing residents to return home. Firefighters battled the flames from both the air and the ground, utilizing helicopters and hoses to bring the fire under control.
While the fire no longer posed an active threat, officials urged caution and advised evacuees to stay away from the area until it was deemed safe to return. The evacuation order had impacted a small number of homes in the hills above the Kaanapali resort area, but the exact number of affected individuals remains unclear.
The recent brush fire comes just weeks after a devastating wildfire tore through downtown Lahaina on August 8, claiming the lives of 115 people and destroying over 2,000 structures. The parched conditions caused by minimal rainfall in the area have contributed to the heightened risk of fires.
During the previous blaze, strong trade winds, fueled in part by Hurricane Dora passing 500 miles (800 kilometers) to the south of Maui, aggravated the situation. However, the National Weather Service forecasted relatively calm breezes of 3 to 8 mph (4.8 to 12 kph) for Lahaina on Saturday afternoon, providing a hopeful outlook for firefighting efforts.
Emergency officials remain vigilant as they continue to monitor the situation and work to prevent future fires. The safety and welfare of residents on Maui are of utmost importance, and authorities are urging caution and preparedness as the fire risks persist.
As the community comes together to recover from these natural disasters, support from neighboring regions and beyond will be crucial. The people of Maui are resilient, and with the assistance of emergency responders, they will work tirelessly to safeguard their homes and protect their beloved island.