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UPDATE: 2:30 p.m.
Hawaii County Civil Defense said this afternoon that two more fissures have opened up in Leilani Estates and another home has been confirmed destroyed, bringing the total to 27 in the lower Puna neighborhood.
Officials said the two new vents, No. 13 and 14, around midday. One of the fissures fizzled out, but the other put out enough lava to burn a 27th home in Leilani Estates. The new vents are near Pohiki Road, which is now closed at Highway 132.
Civil Defense also ordered all remaining residents in nearby Lanipuna Gardens to evacuate immediately.
The lava resumed flowing after a nearly day-long pause that allowed residents to return Monday and today to retrieve pets and other items.
Both fissures opened Tuesday afternoon. The thirteenth fissure opened near the intersection of Leilani Avenue and Kahukai Street, near where the fifth fissure opened last week.
The fourteenth fissure opened between Kaupili and Hookupu Streets, not far from the site of the third fissure.
At least one residence near the thirteenth fissure caught fire Tuesday afternoon. The total number of damaged structures is currently unknown, but was 35 Tuesday morning.
The previous 12 fissures have remained inactive since Monday evening.
Access to Leilani Estates and Lanipuna Gardens will once again be restricted.
Written by: KNKR News