Kawaihae Road CLOSED….Wildfire……
This is a Civil Defense message for Thursday 08-21-2025 at 08:22 AM.
The Hawaii Fire Department reports a wildland fire in North Kohala and has issued a Wildfire Watch for the Kawaihae Road and Queen Kaahumanu Highway Intersection area.
Due to the wildland fire, be advised:
- Kawaihae Road is closed
- Please expect traffic delays. Avoid the area when possible
You will be updated should conditions change.
This is your Hawaii County Civil Defense Agency.
