South Kohala
Coverage of South Kohala in the Nexus archive.
- Brush fires burn over 70 acres in South Kohala, closing highway sections
The Hawaii Fire Department is battling two brush fires in South Kohala that have burned over 70 acres. These fires have led to the closure of sections of the Daniel K. Inouye Highway.
- South Kohala brush fire 50% contained, evacuations lifted, road closures remain
A 680-acre brush fire in South Kohala is now 50% contained. Evacuations in Kawaihae Village have been lifted, and the highway is open, though parts of Kawaihae Road remain closed.
- Fire crews battle wildfire in South Kohala
Fire crews battled a wildfire in South Kohala, leading to a wildfire advisory and the closure of part of Kawaihae Road.
- Big Island firefighters respond to wildfire near Kawaihae
Firefighters are working to extinguish a wildfire in South Kohala near Kawaihae on Saturday afternoon. The incident is located on the Big Island.
- Brush fire in South Kohala forces evacuations, road closures
An active brush fire in South Kohala has led to evacuations and road closures. An evacuation shelter has been opened at the Waikoloa Elementary School cafeteria.
- Firefighters respond to wildland fire in South Kohala; evacuations in place for Waikoloa Village
Firefighters are responding to a wildland fire in South Kohala, prompting evacuations for residents of Waikoloa Village. The situation remains active as emergency crews work to contain the blaze.