The new leading edge of the June 27 lava flow showed Wednesday morning continued signs of advancement and widening.
The new leading edge of the June 27 lava flow showed Wednesday morning continued signs of advancement and widening.
As of 7:45 a.m., the active flow front was located approximately 2.5 miles upslope of the Highway 130 and Pahoa Village Road intersection. The flow had advanced approximately 420 yards since Tuesday.
“Current activity does not pose an immediate threat to area communities and Civil Defense and Hawaiian Volcano Observatory personnel are maintaining close observations of flow activity. Residents down slope will be kept informed of any changes in flow activity, advancement, and status,” reads a Civil Defense update.
Smoke conditions were moderate to heavy in the immediate area and down through the Kaohe, Leilani, Nanawale, and other lower Puna areas to the southeast of the flow. Smoke conditions may increase in some areas and residents that may be sensitive or have respiratory problems are advised to take precautions and to remain indoors.
Pahoa Village Road remains open to all traffic and motorists are advised to exercise caution as some utility pole protection material remains in place. Civil Defense requested that everyone respect the residents of the area who were affected by the lava flow and to not trespass on private property.