Civil Defense Brush Fire and Road Closure update for Wednesday, August 9th at 3 PM.
Civil Defense Brush Fire and Road Closure update for Wednesday, August 9th at 3 PM.
Hawaii Fire Department reports additional brush fires in Kau near Naalehu and Pahala and report there are no road closures, no structures are threatened, and the fires in Kau are under control.
Fire Crews continue to battle the 3 fires in North and South Kohala.
Due to these fires the following are in effect;
Akoni Pule Highway, Highway 270 at the 6 and 17 Mile Markers remains closed.
Mauna Kea Beach Drive on Mauna Kea Resort remains closed due to active firefighting.
The mandatory evacuations on Kohala Ranch between Akoni Pule Highway and Kamakani Loop and on Mauna Kea Resort at the Villas residential area remain in effect at this time.
The National Weather Service Red Flag Warning for leeward areas of Hawaii Island remains in effect as critical fire weather conditions of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures makes for extreme fire danger.
Please postpone all outdoor activities using open flames and parking of vehicles on dry vegetation after driving.
If you were impacted by these brush fires or high winds, please report damages to Civil Defense at 808-935-0031.
