Ka’u blazes extinguished

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The Hawaii County Fire Department declared Sunday an end to the two Ka’u wildfires that threatened Pahala and damaged seven coffee farms in the area.

The Hawaii County Fire Department declared Sunday an end to the two Ka’u wildfires that threatened Pahala and damaged seven coffee farms in the area.

According to a Sunday evening release, the fires were considered terminated as of 6 p.m.

“In district personnel will continue to monitor perimeter along fire breaks and provide resources as needed,” the release stated.