Big Island Fire Evacuations, Closures And Shelter Updates
Fires in North and South Kohala spurred evacuations and road closures in the area.
Hawaii County has lifted all fire-related evacuation orders and road closures following a severe weather emergency proclamation on the island.
Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke, acting as governor while Gov. Josh Green was traveling, issued a state early Wednesday and called the event “an unprecedented disaster.” Green, who represented the Kona area for a decade as a legislator, cut his trip short and was scheduled to return Wednesday night, according to a from the governor’s office.
Hawaii County Mayor Mitch Roth issued Tuesday as firefighters battled flames fueled by the dry winds of a hurricane passing south of the islands.
Strong, dry winds from Hurricane Dora had fueled fire conditions midweek, but National Weather Service officials anticipated a more normal pattern of trade winds Thursday through Friday as the hurricane barrelled away from Hawaii, officials said in a Wednesday afternoon .
Big Island Evacuation Orders
- All evacuation orders were lifted as of Wednesday night.
Big Island Evacuation Centers
- All emergency shelters were closed as of Wednesday night.
Big Island Road Closures
- All roads were reopened as of Wednesday night.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates or visit the Hawaii County Civil Defense Agency .
