Not much is known right this moment, but 2 choppers are working along with other units on a fire developing in the Kawaihae area. If you will be going anywhere nearby, stay alert.
AVOID Kawaihae Road for next 2 hours.
Return here for updates!
2:34pm County sending 2 1500gallon tankers to scene to clean road & more.
2:36 Personnel from Parker Ranch assisting in fire.
3:06pm Fire is getting under control
The Hawaii Fire Department reports a runaway brush fire in the area of the Kawaihae Road. The Kawaihae road is closed at this time to all traffic between the Kohala Mountain Road or Highway 250 intersection and the intersection of Kawaihae Road and the Queen Kaahumanu Highway. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and to use alternate routes if possible. Fire personnel and heavy equipment are on scene and working to contain the fire and it is unknown at this time when the road will be reopened.