Hawaii County Civil Defense said Wednesday the narrow finger of lava from the June 27 flow that was moving along the south edge of the flow has now become the leading edge of the flow and has advanced approximately 100
Hawaii County Civil Defense said Wednesday the narrow finger of lava from the June 27 flow that was moving along the south edge of the flow has now become the leading edge of the flow and has advanced approximately 100 yards since Tuesday.
The original flow front also remains active, however. Wednesday’s report was it was still moving very slowly and had advanced about 25 yards in the prior 24 hours. All flow activity remained approximately 0.6 miles from the Apaa Street area near the Pahoa Transfer Station.
There was very little burning activity and smoke conditions were moderate this morning with a south wind causing both smoke and vog conditions to extend across the lower Puna to Hilo areas.
Current flow activity does not pose an immediate threat to area communities and no evacuation is needed at this time. Area residents will be given adequate notice to safely evacuate should that be necessary.
