#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.

Brushfire Burning in Southeastern Edge of Big Island

Another brushfire is raging on the Big Island.

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.

Brush Fire Closes Portion of Highway 19

Those who can not avoid the area should expect delays.

Ongoing Brush Fire Reported on Big Island

The Hawai´i Fire Department was on scene as of 2 p.m. HST.

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

HFD Reports Status of 3 Big Island Brush Fires

The Hawai‘i Fire Department reports status of Waikoloa, Kaalu‘alu and Keauhou Ranch fires.

Registration Open for Hawai‘i Wildfire Summit

The first-ever Hawai‘i Wildfire Summit will be held on May 2 through 4, at the Mauna Lani Bay Hotel & Bungalows on the South Kohala Coast.