NEWS BRIEFS

• The county green waste site at the Puuanahulu Landfill is burning. Civil defense says the fire is contained and there is no threat of a runaway fire.
• Officials say the fire will be allowed to burn itself out. Smoke conditions are varying and motorists in the area are advised to drive with caution.

PRIMARY SOURCES

The County of Hawaii Department of Environmental Management reports that the green waste or vegetation waste site at the Puuanahulu Landfill is burning. The Puuanahulu landfill site is along the east or mauka side of the Queen Kaahumanu Highway just south of the Waikoloa Beach Drive intersection. The fire activity is limited to the green waste and there is no threat of a runaway fire. Department personnel are on scene and the fire is contained and will be allowed to burn itself out. Smoke conditions are varying and motorists in the area are advised to drive with caution. Hawaii County Civil Defense on Nov. 16