Approximately 500 acres burned in a brush fire that broke out Tuesday night in South Kohala.
Approximately 500 acres burned in a brush fire that broke out Tuesday night in South Kohala.
The fire burned through Ouli Gulch between Kohala Mountain Road and Kawaihae Road, near Kamuela View Estates/South Kohala View Estates.
The fire started near mile marker 4 on Kohala Mountain Road and progressed downhill toward both subdivisions, according to the Hawaii Fire department.
No evacuations or road closures were necessary as two bulldozers were called in to cut fire breaks. Seventeen Hawaii Fire Department units and Chopper 1 responded and worked through the night to contain the fire. Responding units were also able to prevent damage to homes or critical infrastructure.
As of Wednesday morning, the fire was 75% contained. Hawaii Fire Department personnel remained on scene monitoring conditions and addressing hot spots.
