#Hawaii Fire Department
Update: No injuries or evacuations reported during Ali‘i Drive brush fire
The fire scorched less than acre of land.
Security guard reports early morning fire at Hilo eatery
No injuries were reported following an early morning cooking fire at a restaurant in the Hilo Shopping Center and Annex off Kekuanaoa Street. According to Hawai‘i Fire Department, a security guard discovered a small blaze coming from Kamana Indian Cuisine. Firefighters responded to the eatery at 1:23 a.m. Upon arrival, flames were visible from the […]
Visitor taken to Hilo Medical Center after jumping off a waterfall, hitting his head on a rock
Hawai‘i Fire Department responded to the scene, 286 Kaiulani Street, at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday. When they arrived, they climbed down 30 to 40 feet where they began treating the victim, who had hit his head.
Officials respond to fire Monday in Hawaiian Paradise Park, cause under investigation
Hawai’i Fire Department personnel put out a fire in Hawaiian Paradise Park Monday afternoon.
Hawai‘i firefighters respond to structure fire in Eden Roc
Hawai’i Fire Department personnel responded to a blaze in Eden Rock around 2:30 p.m. Wednesday.
Hawai‘i firefighters respond to third structure fire in 3 days
Firefighters were unable to immediately battle the blaze as a charged power line was down on the driveway.
Shack structure destroyed in blaze after lit gas lantern falls over, resident reports
Hawai‘i Fire Department responded to the fire on Monday at 6:07 p.m. on Kuleana Drive in the Ainaloa Subdivision of Pāhoa.
Couple suffer burns following structure fire in Ocean View
Hawai‘i Fire Department responded to the blaze, located at Keaka and Orchid Parkways, at 11:13 p.m. on Sunday.
Big Island Now poll no. 29: How can emergency access improve in communities?
Concerns over emergency access out of Big Island communities, particularly Waikōloa, increased after the 2021 Mana Road fire scorched 40,000 acres in South Kohala and forced the evacuation of 6,500 Waikōloa Village residents.
A garage with three cars inside destroyed in early morning blaze in South Kohala
No one was home at the time of the fire and no injuries were reported.
Big Island firefighters battle Pāhoa structure fire
The blaze at a one-story building in the Puna community was extinguished by 12:30 a.m. Saturday. No one was injured.
No injuries reported following fire at apartment-style building in Waikōloa
Hawai‘i Fire Department responded to the four-unit apartment-style building at 8:14 p.m. on Kekumu Place.
Kona fisherman dies from possible drowning after being pulled out to sea
The fisherman was shoreline fishing when he jumped in the water to check his line after it got stuck on something.
Outdoor burning ban lifted in time for Labor Day weekend
Hawai‘i County Civil Defense Agency confirms camping at all county parks was reinstated.
Possible drowning in waters off Big Island’s Shipman Beach under investigation
The victim was identified as 66-year-old David Berg of Pāhoa.
Fire Watch for leeward portions of Hawai‘i Island extended through Thursday
Hawai‘i Fire Department is watching for fires from Pāhala in the Ka‘ū District all the way up to Hawī in North Kohala. Deputy Fire Chief Eric Moller anticipates the Fire Watch to rise to a warning.
Road in Ka‘ū reopens following brush fire; blaze 85% contained
Hawai‘i Fire officials are asking people to stay out of the burn area as crews are still dealing with hot spots.
Brush fire near Highway 190 in Kona contained, all roads open
The brush fire was reported earlier Friday afternoon between the 16- and 17-mile markers of the Big Island highway.
Hiker rescued after falling down 80-foot cliffside off illegal Big Island trail
The 18-year-old man was transported in critical condition to Queen’s North Hawai‘i Community Hospital in Waimea.
Hawaiʻi County officials urge awareness, preparedness in wake of wildfires
Fire safety is a collective responsibility, and everyone on the Big Island and beyond has a kuleana (responsibility) to take proactive measures to mitigate wildfire risks in their residences and neighborhoods.
