Fire Contained, Evacuation Lifted in Kohala | Honolulu News

Brush fire in South Kohala still smolders but evacuation order lifted for Kawaihae Village Subdivision—Queen Ka’ahumanu Highway reopened. Mayor Kimo Alameda urges residents to stay alert as crews work overtime, using Kohala Ranch Road as a detour to Kawaihae Harbor and Akoni Pule Highway. Firefighters and National Guard helicopters are making progress with fire breaks and water drops. Spencer Beach Park reopens at noon Sunday, and the Waimea Community Center emergency shelter closes at the same time. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0d60ab8805ee9b8d