Brush fire in North Kohala. (PC: Hawai’i Fire Department)
A brush fire that ignited along Akoni Pule Highway on Monday has scorched 50 to 60 acres and is estimated to be 70% contained.
Hawai‘i County Civil Defense Agency issued a road closure at 3:55 p.m. alerting motorists to a road closure as a result of the blaze near mile marker 9. The road reopened at approximately 8:30 p.m.
According to Hawai‘i Fire Department, 16 units responded to the scene and stayed overnight. Crews will remain on scene throughout the day.
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The cause of the fire is currently undetermined.
Fire officials also confirmed a brush fire in Waimea. It was a small fire and was put out by residents with a garden hose.
More information on the brush fires will be provided as it becomes available.
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