Wildfire in Kohala, Hawaii

Wildfire August 8, 2023 – August 9, 2023 · Kohala, Hawaii

What the National Weather Service wrote

A brushfire near Waimea burned 1,000 acres and threatened the Kohala Range subdivision. Firefighters from several agencies battled the blaze and kept it from destroying any homes. A few homes were damaged but no cost estimate was available. There were no reports of injuries or fatalities.

The wider storm

On August 8, several wildfires ignited over Maui and the Big Island. Very strong trade winds, low relative humidity, and ongoing drought conditions across leeward sections led to rapid fire growth and spread. The fires prompted several mandatory evacuations and emergency proclamations. One wildfire destroyed the town of Lahaina, Maui, killing 102 people and injuring at least 32.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1138814. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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