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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Thursday, January 28, 2010

Big Island fire threat prompts park restrictions

Advertiser Staff

The National Park Service has requested and received additional funding to help their initial-attack firefighting operations on the Big Island.

The Whiskeytown Fire Use Module with five firefighters arrived from northern California this week to assist on both sides of the island.

�On behalf of the Big Island Wildfire Coordinating Group, we caution residents to be extra careful with fire and other ignition sources, including welders and gasoline powered equipment,� said National Park Service Fire Management Officer Joe Molhoek in a statement.

Because of the escalating fire danger at Hawai�i Volcanoes National Park, the following fire restrictions are in effect:

  • All campfires are prohibited.

  • All barbecues are prohibited including at Kipukapuaulu picnic area, Namakanipaio and Kulanaokuaiki campgrounds, and the park�s Kahuku unit.