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Second brush fire develops on Hawaii island

Kristen Consillio

Another blaze on Hawaii island was reported at 2 p.m. today, this time on the slopes of Mauna Loa above Volcano.

The Hawaii County Civil Defense Agency said there was an active brush fire in the area of Keauhou Ranch, a quarter of a mile from Powerline Road. The fire is moving south towards Kapapala Ranch.

Meanwhile, Hawaii County firefighters are continuing to fight a brush fire near Waikoloa on Highway 190 between Waikoloa Road junction and Kaiminani Drive.

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