Hawaii island still battling 3 blazes in Kohala
Fire broke out early Tuesday, burned hundreds of acres and threatened about 200 homes in and around Kohala Ranch.
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Fire broke out early Tuesday, burned hundreds of acres and threatened about 200 homes in and around Kohala Ranch.
Evacuations have been ordered for several Hawaii communities after fires erupted due to high winds caused by Hurricane Dora and dry conditions, officials said.
High winds fueled brush fires that ravaged thousands of acres and caused extensive property damage, forcing the widespread evacuation of residents from Lahaina, Upcountry Maui and several Kohala communities on Hawaii island.
On Wednesday morning, Hawaiʻi Fire Department crews continue to battle three fires that started the day before in North and South Kohala.
Hawai’i County officials say portions of West Hawai’i roadways remain closed due to the brushfire.