Wildfire Contained in South Kohala | Honolulu News

A wildfire erupted in South Kohala yesterday, but thanks to swift firefighter action, no homes or infrastructure were damaged. Residents evacuated from two buildings in Waikoloa Village were able to return home by evening, with the school cafeteria shelter now closed. Waikoloa Road is partially closed, with only local traffic allowed between Paniolo and Queen Kaahumanu. County officials praise the crews and urge everyone to stay vigilant as dry season ramps up—prepare an evacuation plan and give emergency crews space to work safely. 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/3296105fc1d3d436