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The Hawaiʻi County Hazard Impact Map indicates the fire is burning in the Upper Piʻihonua area of Hawaiian Home Lands, which is in the North Hilo district.

Hawaiʻi Island Wildland Fire Update for Sunday, November 9
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by Big Island Video News
on Nov 9, 2025 at 11:16 am

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STORY SUMMARY

MAUNAKEA, Hawaiʻi - The brush off of Mana Road on the eastern slope of Mauneakea has burned approximately 2,023 acres and is 25% contained.

(BIVN) – Fire crews continue to make progress on the wildland fire burning on the eastern slope of Maunakea, officials say.

On Sunday morning, the Hawaiʻi Fire Department reported the brush fire has burned approximately 2,023 acres and is 25% contained.

Mana Road is closed, officials say, while the Daniel K. Inouye Highway (Saddle Road) remains open.

Crews from the Hawaiʻi County Fire Department, along with County volunteers, Hawaiʻi DLNR Division of Forestry and Wildlife, the National Park Service, the Hawaiʻi National Guard, and the Department of Public Works are on the scene.

“Smoke may be noticeable in your area,” the Hawaiʻi County Civil Defense told residents in a radio message. Residents with respiratory or other health concerns are advised to take the following precautions:

  • Stay indoors with windows and doors closed.
  • Use an air purifier or air conditioning in “recirculate” mode.
  • Avoid outdoor activity until air quality improves.
  • Those with medical concerns should contact their healthcare provider.

Filed Under: Mauna Kea Tagged With: fire

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