Brush fire near Naalehu contained

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A brush fire was contained after burning about 200 acres near Naalehu, according to the Hawaii Fire Department.

A brush fire was contained after burning about 200 acres near Naalehu, according to the Hawaii Fire Department.

The fire was located between the 62- and 63-mile markers on Highway 11.

According to the Fire Department, it was being extinguished Tuesday with helicopter bucket drops and ground crews. No injuries or property damage were reported.