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Kokua Line: Who do I call about car blocking fire hydrant?

Question: What are the parking rules regarding fire hydrants? If it is illegal, who can I contact to report this issue? Recently, this has become an ongoing issue on my street.

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Firefighters on Kauai complete ignition training- also known as prescribed fire burn exercises

To help prevent future wildfires like the one that destroyed Lahaina, the U.S. Forest Service recently wrapped up a training exercise on Kauai with federal, state and county firefighters.

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Hawaii firefighters train to prevent wildland fires

Firefighters participate in ignition training to learn new preventative measures to fight ferocious wildland fires.

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Wildland firefighters complete ignition training : Maui Now

Last week, experts from the US Forest Service wrapped up ignition training by conducting a field exercise on former agriculture lands in south Kaua‘i. Hundreds of acres here are covered in invasive grasses, the most common fuel for wildfire in Hawai‘i. Some 25% of the land across the state is covered by these grasses, adding to the overall potential for devastating wildfires.

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Mililani Mauka fire 85% contained amid challenging red-flag weather

Officials were concerned about a high-wind advisory in effect for the eastern islands, with winds strengthening statewide overnight and gusts of up to 50 mph possible through today.

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