Civil Defense Brush Fire and Road Closure update message for Wednesday, August 9th at 4 AM
This is a Civil Defense Brush Fire and Road Closure update message for Wednesday, August 9th at 4 AM.
Hawaii Fire Department reports Fire Crews continue to battle 3 fires in North and South Kohala. Due to these fires the following road closures remain in effect.
Akoni Pule Highway, Highway 270 at the 6 and 17 Mile Markers, and Queen Kaahumanu Highway between the 69 Mile Marker and Kawaihae Junction, continue to remain closed.
The mandatory evacuations for Kohala Ranch between Akoni Pule Highway and Kamakani Loop and the Mauna Kea Resort, North Fairways residential area remain in effect at this time.
A Red Flag Warning remains in place and 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.
