mandatory evacuation has been issued for the following residential areas;

Civil Defense Brush Fire and Road Closure update for Tuesday, August 8th at 3 PM.

Hawaii Fire Department reports Akoni Pule Highway, Highway 270 near Kohala Ranch, remains closed at the 6 and 16 Mile Markers due to the brush fire.

The brush fire is estimated to have burned approximately 1,800 acres and is not contained.

Due to the active fire and continued threat of high winds in the area, a mandatory evacuation has been issued for the following residential areas;
Kohala Ranch
Kohala By the Sea
Kohala Waterfront
Kohala Estates

Evacuation Shelters are open in North Kohala at Hisaoka Gym in Kapaau and in Waimea at the Waimea Community Center.

Hawaii Fire Department reports that the brush fire in Waimea near Lalamilo subdivision has burned approximately 20 acres and continues to burn within  containment lines.

Please avoid these areas as Fire Crews remain on scene.