Police are seeking the public’s help in identifying anyone who might have information about the cause of a series of recent suspicious brush fires during the past two weeks in North Kona.
Police are seeking the public’s help in identifying anyone who might have information about the cause of a series of recent suspicious brush fires during the past two weeks in North Kona.
The fires were located south of Puuanahulu along Hawaii Belt Road, also known as Highway 190, in the areas between the Daniel K. Inouye Highway (New Saddle Road) and the 14-mile marker.
No structures were damaged nor were any in close proximity to any of the fires. The total extent of the burned property has yet to be determined.
Kona Criminal Investigations Section detectives and Hawaii County fire inspectors deemed the fires suspicious in nature and continue to investigate their cause.
Police ask members of the public who frequent Hawaii Belt Road, especially in the areas between the Daniel K. Inouye Highway and the 24-mile marker, to be aware of the recent fires and report any suspicious activity in the area immediately to police at 935-3311. In addition, anyone with any information about the cause of the fires is encouraged to contact Detective Levon Stevens, at 326-4646, ext. 275, or lstevens@co.hawaii.hi.us.
Those who prefer anonymity may call Crime Stoppers at 961-8300 and may be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000.