Firefighters on Hawaii Island responded to a brush fire in Honoka’a on Sunday afternoon. The fire was located between Lehua St. and Mamane St. in the Hamakua District, as reported by KITV. The Hawaii Fire Department and local police were on the scene as efforts to control the fire continued into the afternoon.
The alarm was raised at about 1:30 p.m., prompting an immediate response from emergency services. The Hawaii County Civil Defense Agency issued a public warning. According to Hawaii News Now, roads including Lehua Street have been closed. Authorities are advising the public to avoid the area to allow firefighters to operate safely.
Firefighters are continuing efforts to contain the fire, with no reports of injuries or structural damage. The cause and containment levels have not been released. Authorities advise local residents to follow updates from official sources, avoid road closures, and comply with directives from the Hawaii County Civil Defense Agency.
