#Hawaii Fire Department
HFD Rescues 3 Swimmers Out of Rough Waters Off Government Beach Road
Three people were rescued in waters off of Government Beach Road on Thursday after a man was swept out to sea and two bystanders swam out with a paddle board to help him.
Photo Gallery: BIN Readers Capture Images of Brush Fire Burning in S. Kohala
Jordan Hetrick submitted a photo to Big Island Now of the brush fire burning in South Kohala from the Ocean Club Restaurant in Waikōloa Village.
Update: Large Brush Fire Ignites in PTA
Crews are battling a a large brush fire in the Pōhakuloa Training Area that started Wednesday morning.
Fire Destroys Residence in Waipi‘o Valley
No injuries were reported after a single-family structure in Waipi‘o Valley was destroyed in a Monday afternoon blaze.
Red Flag Warning Over, But Dry Conditions to Persist
Leeward portions of the state, including on the Big Island, remained under a red flag warning through most of Monday, Aug. 1, as fire weather conditions persisted.
Firefighters Respond to Pāhoa Structure Fire
Big Island firefighters responded Monday afternoon, July 25, to a structure fire in Pāhoa.
Crews Continue to Battle Brush Fires in S. Kohala, PTA
State and local fire crews are battling two brush fires that ignited Thursday, July 21, in South Kohala and Pōhakuloa Training Area.
Weekend’s Southern Hemisphere Swell to Linger Throughout Week
County officials continue to assess the damage brought on by the Southern Hemisphere Swell that slammed West Hawai‘i coastlines on Saturday, July 16.
Candle Flame Suspected Cause of Pāhoa Structure Fire
No injuries were reported following a structure fire in Pāhoa Wednesday evening.
Kona Home Destroyed in Early Morning Blaze
No injuries were reported after a Kailua-Kona home was destroyed in an early morning fire.
No Injuries Following Structure Fire in Pāhoa
No injuries were reported following a structure fire in Pāhoa early Sunday morning.
Crews Address Hot Spots at Kaʻū Brush Fire
Fire crews continue to address hot spots at brush fire in Kaʻū that ignited Wednesday afternoon in the Discovery Harbor Subdivision.
Kaʻū Brush Fire Contained
Approximately 14 to 15 acres were scorched during a brush fire in Kaʻū Wednesday afternoon.
HFD Responds to Brush Fire in Kaʻū
Hawaiʻi Fire Department has responded to a brush fire in Kaʻū in the Discovery Harbor Subdivision.
Fire Crews Battle Brush Fire in North Kohala
A brush fire that ignited along Akoni Pule Highway on Monday has scorched 50 to 60 acres and is estimated to be 70% contained.
Motorcyclist Dies in Traffic Crash in Hāmākua District
Authorities are investigating a fatal motorcycle crash in the Hāmākua District Monday night that closed a portion of Highway 19 in both directions in Honomū for several hours.
Big Island Police Remind Residents About Fireworks Rules, Offer Safety Tips
In an effort to make sure everyone has a safe and enjoyable Fourth of July weekend, Big Island police are reminding the public about the rules governing the use of fireworks.
Fireworks Permits for Fourth of July Go on Sale This Week
Flash, boom, crackle and sparkle — its time to celebrate the Fourth of July, and firecrackers and fireworks are the main attractions.
Mainland News Outlets, Facebook Posts ID Some Victims of South Point Helicopter Crash
Two mainland news outlets and two Facebook posts have identified some of the passengers involved in a helicopter crash Wednesday, June 8, near South Point on the Big Island.
2 Suffer Serious Injuries Following Tour Helicopter Crash Near South Point
Two people were seriously injured after a tour helicopter crash with six occupants went down Wednesday evening near South Point.
