Civil Defense Brush Fire and Road Closure update for Wednesday, August 9th at 4 PM. Hawaii Fire Department reports Akoni Pule Highway, Highway 270 in Kohala, which was closed earlier due the brush fire in the area, is reopened and the mandatory evacuations of Kohala Ranch is lifted, at this time.

Civil Defense Brush Fire and Road Closure update for Wednesday, August 9th at 4 PM.

Hawaii Fire Department reports Akoni Pule Highway, Highway 270 in Kohala, which was closed earlier due the brush fire in the area, is reopened and the mandatory evacuations of Kohala Ranch is lifted, at this time.

The mandatory evacuation on Mauna Kea Resort at the Villas residential area remains in effect and Mauna Kea Beach Drive remains closed due to active firefighting.

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 and avoid 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.

Have a safe day.

This is your Hawaii County Civil Defense Agency.

For more information, please visit the County of Hawaii Hazard Impact Map