Firefighters Respond to Wildfire in South Kohala; Evacuation Lifted for Waikoloa Village

Brush fire in South Kohala prompts road closures

An active brush fire is burning in South Kohala, prompting evacuations and road closures, while an evacuation shelter has been opened at the Waikoloa Elementary School cafeteria.

Evacuation lifted as Waikoloa Village wildfire moves away from homes | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

A wildfire burning near Waikoloa Village on Hawaii Island prompted the temporary evacuation of two apartment buildings Friday evening before officials lifted the order as the fire moved away from the community.

Evacuations lifted as wildfire heads away from Waikoloa Village

Waikoloa Road remains closed from Paniolo to Highway 190, and the public is asked to avoid the area.

Firefighters respond to wildfire in South Kohala; evacuation lifted for Waikoloa Village

Firefighters are working to extinguish a wildland fire in South Kohala on Friday afternoon as evacuations have been lifted for Waikoloa Village residents.

Wildfire Warning issued for Waikoloa Village

Wildfire Warning issued for Waikoloa Village - Hawaii News | Hawaii Tribune-Herald

Limited Evacuation Order Rescinded; Wildland Fire Remains Active South of Waikoloa Village

Limited Evacuation Order Rescinded; Wildland Fire Remains Active South of Waikoloa Village Two buildings in an apartment complex on the edge of developed areas in Waikoloa Village were temporarily evacuated as a precaution Friday evening while emergency responders attacked a wildland fire nearby. No injuries have been reported and there is no imminent threat to developed residential areas in Waikoloa. The fire was reported on the south side of …