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ALERT: Brush Fire Burns In North Kohala
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by Big Island Video News
on Apr 23, 2020 at 11:25 am

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STORY SUMMARY

NORTH KOHALA, Hawaiʻi - The Hawaiʻi County Civil Defense says the fire is mauka of Akoni Pule Highway between Kohala by the Sea and Kohala Ranch.

(BIVN) – A brush fire was reported burning in North Kohala on Thursday morning.

The Hawaiʻi Fire Department at 9:30 a.m. said the fire was mauka of Akoni Pule Highway, near the 5.5 Mile Marker, between Kohala by the Sea and Kohala Ranch.

Hawaiʻi County Civil Defense said that due to the brush fire, the following are in effect:

  • Efforts are being made to protect nearby structures.
  • Motorists, please avoid the area.
  • Expect traffic delays in the area.
  • And, roads may close without notice.

This story is being updated.


Filed Under: Kohala Tagged With: Kohala By The Sea, Kohala Ranch

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