HECO retracted its decision to shut off power in West Maui due to a wildfire threat when conditions improved and the Red Flag Warning was cancelled.

Hawaiian Electric said it will cut power to communities on the western side of Maui as high winds and dry conditions create conditions ripe for the risk of wildfires.

Due to the immediate threat of wildfires from high winds and dry conditions, Hawaiian Electric announced Wednesday that its Public Safety Power Shutoff program will start around noon and proactively shut off power in communities in West Maui with high exposure to wildfire risk.