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It’s that time again. On New Year’s Eve, just around the bend, Oahu residents may witness just how hard it is for regulatory tools to work effectively against fireworks restrictions, despite an islandwide partial fireworks ban implemented for Oahu for 22 years.
The possibility of wildfires originating from fireworks is a major concern this year, especially following the August wildfires on Maui and the wildfire that burned above Mililani Mauka in late October.
Honolulu Fire Department officials reported significant progress Friday in their battle against the Mililani Mauka wildfire, and they hope to benefit again today from favorable firefighting conditions before stronger winds reach Hawaii on Sunday.
Monday, Oct. 9 kicks off Fire Prevention Week; and Mayor Rick Blangiardi is in the thick of it.
HPD patrol districts have been told to refresh their contacts with other emergency agencies.