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Police reopen Queen Kaahumanu Highway after brush fire

Hawaii island police earlier today asked motorists to avoid Queen Kaahumanu Highway or Route 19, just south of Puako Beach Drive due to a brush fire.

Police opened one lane of the highway at around 3:15 p.m. Both lanes were reopened at around 7:50 p.m. at the 72-mile post.

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