UPDATE 1:05 p.m.
The lava vents from Kilauea volcano has destroyed five structures in Leilani Estates, Hawaii County officials said this afternoon.
Hawaiian Volcano Observatory officials said early this afternoon that the ongoing “eruptive activity is increasing and expected to continue.”
County officials said eight active lava vents have been confirmed on Makamae, Kaupili, Mohala, Kahukai streets and Pohoiki Road, with two new vents near Makamae and Leilani streets, and on Kahukai Street. There was no lava activity at the now-shut Puna Geothermal Venture as of midday, they said.
Hawaiian Electric Light Co., meanwhile, said power has been interrupted to Leilani Estates due to lava affecting power lines. Company crews are standing by and monitoring the situation, officials said.
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Staff at the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory confirm the current Kilauea eruption continues in the Leilani Estates subdivision in Puna, with multiple vents located on Makamae St., Kaupili St., Mohala St., Kahukai St. and Pohoiki Rd.
In addition, two new fissures have opened in the area. The first appeared overnight at Leilani Avenue and Kahukai St. At 10 a.m. Saturday, HVO officials reported a second vent had been spotted earlier this morning in the area of Makamae and Kahukai streets.
According to a HVO spokesperson, there are now eight locations in Leilani Estates where lava is being monitored by staff.
Hawaii County officials report no activity at nearby Puna Geothermal Venture.