Latest #PunaLavaFlow update for Sunday 1/18/15: Downslope front is just 0.4 miles from Highway 130 and advanced 70 yards since yesterday. Civil Defense says this morning’s assessment shows that the original flow front and south margin breakout remain stalled. The breakout along the north side of the flow continues to be active and has advanced downslope below an area near the stalled front. This current active downslope breakout has advanced approximately 70 yards since yesterday. The leading edge or front of this breakout is located 0.4 miles from the area of Highway 130 to the west or mauka of the Pāhoa Police and Fire Stations. Two other breakouts along the north margin approximately 1-1.5 miles further upslope or behind the flow front remain active however sluggish and showing little signs of advancement. Hawaii Fire Department personnel and equipment remain on scene and are monitoring the fire conditions. All fires that occurred are contained with the fire break perimeters and all burning activity is limited to hot spots and flare ups within the fire perimeters. There is currently no fire threat to area residents and properties. Smoke conditions were moderate with a light northeast wind blowing the smoke in a southwest direction. A light rain was occurring in the area and is expected to help with fire and smoke conditions. #BigIslandLove #BigIslandStrong #Pele #MalamaPono #OperationPuna #LavaFlowUpdate Video: Latest from Hawaii County
Posted on: Sun, 18 Jan 2015 22:27:17 +0000
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