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HAWAIʻI COUNTY CONTINUES TO COMBAT BRUSHFIRES IN SOUTH KOHALA
MITCH D. ROTH
MAYOR
August 8, 2023
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Hawaiʻi County officials are continuing to battle multiple brushfires along the South Kohala coastline. The Akoni Pule Highway brushfire continues to threaten structures in the southern portion of Kohala Ranch between Kamakani Loop and the highway. Access is available to the northern portion of Kohala Ranch, above Kamakani Loop, via Kohala Mountain Road. Akoni Pule Highway remains closed between the 6 and 17-mile markers.
Multiple fires in the Mauna Kea Beach area continue to threaten structures, with one support structure having sustained significant damages. Guests at the Mauna Kea Resort have been asked to shelter in place. Emergency Medical personnel are on the scene to monitor the situation and provide medical services if needed. Access to the resort area will remain closed until further notice.
Queen Kaʻahumanu Highway is closed between the 69-mile marker and the Kawaihae Road Junction.
A flare-up near Spencer’s Beach Park has also been reported. Campers in the area were evacuated as a precaution prior to any threats in the immediate area.
The Lalamilo fire in Waimea has been contained.
Hawaiʻi Fire Department (HFD) crews are on the scene at all incidents and working to contain the fires. Further evacuations may be necessary. Individuals in and around the area should remain on high alert.
Shelters remain open at Hisaoka Park in Kapaʻau and Waimea Community Center in Kamuela. Additional shelters may be opened based on need.
To receive timely and essential alerts, the County urges residents to sign up for Everbridge messages from Civil Defense. This service allows individuals to receive critical notifications directly through their preferred communication channels, enabling them to make well-informed decisions in real-time. To register for this service, please visit https://member.everbridge.net/
The public is also encouraged to visit the official County of Hawaiʻi Hazard Map at https://tinyurl.com/3edh6xfn.
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MEDIA CONTACT:
Cyrus A.K. Johnasen
Public Information Officer
County of Hawaiʻi
Office of the Mayor
cyrus.johnasen@hawaiicounty.
808.345.9434
Latest News From The County Of Hawai'i:
HAWAIʻI COUNTY CONTINUES TO COMBAT BRUSHFIRES IN SOUTH KOHALA
MITCH D. ROTH
MAYOR
August 8, 2023
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Hawaiʻi County officials are continuing to battle multiple brushfires along the South Kohala coastline. The Akoni Pule Highway brushfire continues to threaten structures in the southern portion of Kohala Ranch between Kamakani Loop and the highway. Access is available to the northern portion of Kohala Ranch, above Kamakani Loop, via Kohala Mountain Road. Akoni Pule Highway remains closed between the 6 and 17-mile markers.
Multiple fires in the Mauna Kea Beach area continue to threaten structures, with one support structure having sustained significant damages. Guests at the Mauna Kea Resort have been asked to shelter in place. Emergency Medical personnel are on the scene to monitor the situation and provide medical services if needed. Access to the resort area will remain closed until further notice.
Queen Kaʻahumanu Highway is closed between the 69-mile marker and the Kawaihae Road Junction.
A flare-up near Spencer’s Beach Park has also been reported. Campers in the area were evacuated as a precaution prior to any threats in the immediate area.
The Lalamilo fire in Waimea has been contained.
Hawaiʻi Fire Department (HFD) crews are on the scene at all incidents and working to contain the fires. Further evacuations may be necessary. Individuals in and around the area should remain on high alert.
Shelters remain open at Hisaoka Park in Kapaʻau and Waimea Community Center in Kamuela. Additional shelters may be opened based on need.
To receive timely and essential alerts, the County urges residents to sign up for Everbridge messages from Civil Defense. This service allows individuals to receive critical notifications directly through their preferred communication channels, enabling them to make well-informed decisions in real-time. To register for this service, please visit https://member.everbridge.net/
The public is also encouraged to visit the official County of Hawaiʻi Hazard Map at https://tinyurl.com/3edh6xfn.
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MEDIA CONTACT:
Cyrus A.K. Johnasen
Public Information Officer
County of Hawaiʻi
Office of the Mayor
cyrus.johnasen@hawaiicounty.
808.345.9434