An evacuation order has been issued for residents of the Kawaihae Village subdivision Saturday night as firefighters respond to a wildland fire that has burned about 500 acres on the south side of Kawaihae Road, according to Hawaii County officials.<\/p>\n
The evacuation area includes about 50 residences near the intersection of Kawaihae Road and Queen Ka\u02bbahumanu Highway.<\/p>\n
Residents are being directed to evacuate using Kawaihae Road toward Waimea. An emergency shelter has been opened at the Waimea Community Center, located at 65-1260 Kawaihae Road.<\/p>\n
The fire was reported at about 5:30 p.m. Saturday. Emergency crews remain on scene battling the blaze.<\/p>\n
Road closures include:<\/p>\n
Kawaihae Road from Waiula Drive to Queen Ka\u02bbahumanu Highway
\nQueen Ka\u02bbahumanu Highway from Kawaihae Road to Mauna Kea Beach Drive<\/p>\n
Officials urged residents to avoid the area and allow emergency responders and road crews space to operate safely. Additional updates will be provided as conditions change.<\/p>\n
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