A small brush fire on Maui was put out quickly, with one man hurt by smoke — minor as fires go, but a reminder of how fast dry ground burns there.

• Crews stopped the fire at half an acre near Kuihelani Highway and East Waiko Road.
• One man was treated at the scene for breathing in smoke.
• The fire broke out at night in central Maui, an area of dry brush that burns easily.
• Warning signs have been posted in the area.
• No cause has been given yet.

Outlook: Fire crews will likely stay on alert as dry conditions continue across Maui.