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Brushfire Burning Near South Point
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by Big Island Video News
on Sep 21, 2017 at 3:27 pm

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STORY SUMMARY

SOUTH POINT, Hawaii - Hawaii Fire Department and eyewitnesses report a large brushfire located in the area of Kaalualu near South Point in Ka'u.

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(BIVN) – Fire officials and eye witnesses are reporting a large brushfire located in the area of Ka’alualu near South Point in Ka’u.

Due to the fire, Hawaii County Civil Defense issued an advisory alert.

There are no roadway closures at this time, officials say. Motorist should be on the lookout for emergency vehicles.

Civil Defense also says smoke from the fire may affect visibility for driving and air quality for adjacent communities.

Persons are requested to stay out of the active fire area. Additional closures may occur without notice, officials say.


Filed Under: Breaking Tagged With: brush fire, South Point

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