#Hawaii brush fire
Gov. Green grants administrative leave for state offices on Maui, orders lowering of flags
Hawai’i Gov. Josh Green says nonessential state employees on the Island do not need report to work from Thurs., August 10, through Sun., August 13.
Fire Crews Wrap Up Latest Big Island Brush Fire
The blaze was initially reported Friday afternoon near the 48 mile-marker Daniel K. Inouye Highway.
PHOTO GALLERY: Firefighters Execute ‘Back Burn’ to Protect Waikoloa Village
Waikoloa Village remains a safe area, though residents should remain on the lookout, as problematic wind patterns are expected to persist in the region through Tuesday night.
Mass Exodus of Waikoloa Village ‘Surreal’ Experience For Evacuees
Waikoloa Village became the site of a mass exodus Sunday afternoon, as thousands of residents were ordered to evacuate due to a massive brushfire tearing through the Big Island’s South Kohala District.
Kohala Brush Fire Largely Contained, Old Saddle to Remain Closed
The road was first closed when the fire broke out on Saturday afternoon, along with Daniel K. Inouye Highway.
Saddle Road Reopens, Old Saddle Still Closed as Brush Fire Burns On
Authorities said It is not known at this time how long the closure will last.
Brush Fire Continues to Spread Across Kohala, HFD Makes Containment Progress
Updates will continue as HFD works to extinguish the fire.
HFD Battles Brush Fire at Hokulia Golf Course
The Hawaii‘i Fire department arrived at the scene of a half-acre brush fire at 5:07 p.m. on Monday between two fairways at the Hokulia Golf Course.
Firefighters Extinguish 30-Acre Brush Blaze
The Hawai‘i Fire Department received a report of a brush fire behind Costco in Kailua-Kona at 2:05 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 28, 2018.
STUDY: Climate Change Will Cause Higher Risk of Hawai’i Island Wildfires
Based on changes in rainfall and temperature due to climate change, the annual risk of wildfire could increase up to 375% for parts of Hawai‘i Island
