Civil Defense Brush Fire and Road Closure update for Saturday, August 14th at 4 PM.
This is a Civil Defense Brush Fire and Road Closure update for Saturday, August 14th at 4 PM.
Hawaii Fire Department, PTA, and DOFAW fire personnel continue to fight the brush fire between the 46 and 48 Mile Markers of Daniel K. Inouye Highway.
Conditions remain dry and windy.
This brush fire has consumed approximately 320 acres and is 75% contained.
Crews will remain on scene through tonight.
The Fire Department reports Daniel K. Inouye Highway will remain closed though tonight from the Old Saddle Road junction near the 42 Mile Marker to the Highway 190 junction.
Please continue to use Old Saddle Road as a detour.
Your next update will be tomorrow morning.
