- RUNAWAY BRUSHFIRE: The brushfires in the Kawaihae area continue to burn, but conditions have improved. Civil defense reports all roads are open and there are no longer any evacuations.
- EVACUATIONS: There are no longer any evacuations.
- EMERGENCY SHELTERS: The Evacuation Center in Waimea is now closed.
- ROAD CLOSURES: All roads are open.
- FIRE: Over 4,500 acres have burned, including 7,000 tons of logs.
Above photo by Kincaid Krizek
by Big Island Video News
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STORY SUMMARY
The brushfires in the Kawaihae area continue to burn, but conditions have improved. Civil defense reports all roads are open and there are no longer any evacuations.