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Wildfire concerns grow on Oahu after deadly Aug. 8 Maui fires

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                                Conditions are ripe for wildfires this summer, with more than 81% of the Hawaiian Islands in moderate to severe drought, according to the latest U.S. Drought Monitor map released Thursday. Above, the Kaiwi State Scenic Shoreline on Oahu is full of dry grasses, including browned-out, invasive haole koa, susceptible to catching fire.
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NINA WU / NWU@STARADVERTISER.COM

Conditions are ripe for wildfires this summer, with more than 81% of the Hawaiian Islands in moderate to severe drought, according to the latest U.S. Drought Monitor map released Thursday. Above, the Kaiwi State Scenic Shoreline on Oahu is full of dry grasses, including browned-out, invasive haole koa, susceptible to catching fire.

NINA WU / NWU@STARADVERTISER.COM
                                The Kaiwi State Scenic Shoreline on Oahu is considered a fire-prone area. The area is full of dry grasses, including browned-out, invasive haole koa and is vulnerable to a potential wildfire, a state official says. Above, a view of the area from the Makapuu Point Lighthouse Trail.
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NINA WU / NWU@STARADVERTISER.COM

The Kaiwi State Scenic Shoreline on Oahu is considered a fire-prone area. The area is full of dry grasses, including browned-out, invasive haole koa and is vulnerable to a potential wildfire, a state official says. Above, a view of the area from the Makapuu Point Lighthouse Trail.

NINA WU / NWU@STARADVERTISER.COM
                                Conditions are ripe for wildfires this summer, with more than 81% of the Hawaiian Islands in moderate to severe drought, according to the latest U.S. Drought Monitor map released Thursday. Above, the Kaiwi State Scenic Shoreline on Oahu is full of dry grasses, including browned-out, invasive haole koa, susceptible to catching fire.
NINA WU / NWU@STARADVERTISER.COM
                                The Kaiwi State Scenic Shoreline on Oahu is considered a fire-prone area. The area is full of dry grasses, including browned-out, invasive haole koa and is vulnerable to a potential wildfire, a state official says. Above, a view of the area from the Makapuu Point Lighthouse Trail.