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Large Brushfire Reported Near South Point
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by Big Island Video News
on Sep 20, 2020 at 8:01 am

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STORY SUMMARY

KAʻŪ, Hawaiʻi - No communities are threatened at this time, civil defense says, and there are no roadway closures. Motorist should be on the lookout for emergency vehicles.

(BIVN) – The Hawaiʻi Fire Department reports a large brushfire located in the area of Kaʻaluaʻalu near South Point in Kaʻū.

The Hawaiʻi County Civil Defense on Sunday morning issued the following advisories:

  • No communities are threatened at this time.
  • There are no roadway closures. Motorist should be on the lookout for emergency vehicles.
  • 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.

UPDATE – (11 a.m.) – South Point Road in Kaʻū will be closed until further notice due to the brush fire near the shoreline, the Hawaiʻi Police Department says.


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