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Fire threat prompts partial closure of Hilina Pali Road in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

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MEDIA RELEASE

Extreme fire danger conditions exist in several areas of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park due to Hawaii County’s prolonged dry spell.

To reduce the risk of wildland fire in the park’s mid-elevation woodlands, Park Superintendent Cindy Orlando closed the lower five miles of Hilina Pali Road at the Mauna Iki Trailhead until further notice.

Visitors can still picnic and camp at Kulanaokuaiki Campground. However, the closure will prevent access to trailheads at Hilina Pali Overlook.

“Please use extreme caution,” said Fire Management Officer Joe Molhoek. “It is beyond dry out there!”

Visitors should refrain from smoking while hiking and completely extinguish and dispose of cigarettes properly. Drivers should always park on paved surfaces. A car’s hot undercarriage can ignite grass and other shrubs.

In addition, all campfires and barbeques are prohibited throughout the park including at Kipukapuaulu picnic area, Namakanipaio and Kulanaokuaiki campgrounds, and the park’s Kahuku Unit.

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