#Kawaihae Brush Fire

Two HFD Personnel Injured in Response to Kawaihae Fire

A vehicle accident involving a responding Hawai’i County Fire Department truck Friday resulted in injuries to two fire personnel.

NPS: Ho‘oku‘ikahi Establishment Day Canceled

The cancellation of the Aug. 15 and 16 event precedes the impending storm and follows the closure of the historic site following a Kawaihae brush fire that burned the area over the weekend.

Pu‘ukoholā Heiau Recovering from Brush Fire Damage

Pu‘ukoholā Heiau National Historic Site in Kawaihae will remain closed Monday and Tuesday after the Kawaihae brush fire burned 90 percent of the parks vegetation on 80 acres.

UPDATE: Kawaihae Brush Fire Continues to Burn Out of Control

A brush fire that began Saturday in Kawaihae continues to burn out of control.