Natural Hazards Big Island

Brushfire Hazards Gallery

These photos show a variety of brushfires on Hawaiʻi Island.

In February 2000, a brush fire occurred on the eastern slopes of MaunakeaIn February 2000, a brush fire occurred on the eastern slopes of Maunakea

The brush fire burned through dry gorse, and was visible from HiloThe brush fire burned through dry gorse, and was visible from Hilo

In 1998, a large brush fire came close to homes in Hawaiian Beaches Subdivision.In 1998, a large brush fire came close to homes in Hawaiian Beaches Subdivision.

In 1999, fireman battle a blaze at Puʻuwaʻawaʻa.In 1999, fireman battle a blaze at Puʻuwaʻawaʻa.

In this 1999 brush fire, fountain grass burns.In this 1999 brush fire, fountain grass burns.

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