Wildfire Forces Waikoloa Evacuations | Honolulu News

A wildfire erupted in South Kohala on Hawaii’s Big Island Friday afternoon, forcing evacuations in Waikoloa Village. Firefighters raced to contain the blaze, reported at 5:07 PM, while the Hawaii Fire Department issued a warning for residents in Buildings 4 and 5 of the Lofts at Waikoloa. An evacuation shelter opened at Waikoloa Elementary School, and key sections of Waikoloa Road were closed—except for local traffic on the Paniolo to Queen Kaahumanu stretch. Drivers faced major delays and were urged to avoid the area. Authorities remain on alert, with updates to follow. 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/6afc8ab633c7fed3