Civil Defense Brush Fire and Road Closure update for Tuesday 08-08-2023 7 AM. Hawaii Fire Department reports two brush fires in North and South Kohala
This is a Civil Defense Brush Fire and Road Closure update for Tuesday 08-08-2023 7 AM.
Hawaii Fire Department reports two brush fires in North and South Kohala:
1. In North Kohala District off of Akoni Pule Highway (Highway 270) near Kohala Ranch.
2. In South Kohala District in Waimea.
Fire personnel are on scene and smoke may be visible in these areas.
Due to the brush fires and damaging winds, be advised:
- Akoni Pule Highway (Highway 270) is closed between the 6 and 7 Mile Markers until further notice.
- Kawaihae Road (Highway 19) is closed between Kawaihae and Waimea due to downed utilities lines near the 63 Mile Marker.
- Motorists, please avoid these area until roads can be reopened.
- Evacuation Shelters have been opened at Hisaoka Gym in Kapaau and the Waimea Community Center in Waimea.
