150 evacuees in emergency shelters as wildfire scorches 1,000 acres in West Kauai; precautionary power outage in effect

Officials have opened a public shelter at Waimea High School for residents who are evacuating.

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#Hawaii - 1,000 acres burned in West #Kauai brush fire, ‘multiple’ structures threatened

Kauai authorities have issued an emergency alert on Monday afternoon, urging #Kaumakani residents to evacuate due to a fast-moving brush fire in #Hanapepe.

Power has been cut-off in the area.

2 emergency shelters are now open:

Waimea High School
9707 Tsuchiya Rd, Waimea, HI 96796

Hanapepe Neighborhood Center
4451 Puolo Rd, Hanapepe, HI, 96716

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150 evacuees in emergency shelters as wildfire scorches 1,000 acres in West Kauai; precautionary power outage in effect

Officials have opened a public shelter at Waimea High School for residents who are evacuating.

Hawaii News Now