Arson Suspected As 500 Flee Hawaii Fires
Officials: No Homes Damaged, No One Injured
Sunday, October 28, 2007 17:50 HST

HONOLULU -- In Hawaii, hundreds are fleeing inland from suspected arson
fires burning along the coast of the Big Island.

Officials said no homes have been damaged and no one has been injured, but
there are concerns the fires could approach residential areas with a change
of wind.

Nine fires appear to have been set in dry grasses along coastal roads early
Sunday. The evacuation order affected an estimated 500 people.

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Several Brush Fires Continue to Scorch South Kohala
Sunday, October 28, 2007
Big Island firefighters have been battling 8 brushfires since early this
morning.

Video at http://www.thehawaiichannel.com/video/14444569/index.html

Big Island Brush Fires Prompt Evacuation
Sunday, October 28, 2007 20:28 PST

SOUTH KOHALA -- About eight brush fires broke out in South Kohala early
Sunday morning. Multiple units are on scene, battling the flames.
There are two on Waikoloa Road, two on Queen Kaahumanu near Puako, two on
Kawaihae Road, and two on Akoni Pule Highway. The first fire was reported at
3:20 Sunday morning and the last at 4:14. Fire officials have ordered
mandatory evacuations from hundreds of residents as a precautionary measure
due to smoke hazards. No homes were damaged and are not in any immediate
danger.

http://www.khnl.com/Global/story.asp?S=7277022

Residents Allowed to Return After Fire Evacuation
Sunday, October 28, 2007 23:45 HST

Big Island firefighters are gaining ground against eight suspicious brush
fires that have burned more than 2,000 acres. Three major fires are still
burning.

An estimated 400 people who were evacuated Sunday morning from the Puako
community were allowed to return to their homes. No homes were damaged.

One firefighter was treated for smoke inhalation.

Full story and video at http://kgmb9.com/main/content/view/1245/40/