Big Island Video News screen capture from October 19, 2017 video.
Courtesy of the 40+ partners including HWMO issuing a "Wildfire LOOKOUT!" advisory.
From the Source:
"State officials are warning that Hawai‘i fire danger is currently high across the state and will remain so until normal winter precipitation sets in.
The Department of Land and Natural Resources says the state has experienced persistent and worsening drought conditions since July, with wildfire activity ramping up over the last month. 'Unlike most of the U.S., fire season in Hawai‘i is year around,' DLNR wrote in a media advisory. 'Residents and visitors are urged to prevent fire ignitions from starting: be careful with equipment that may spark, do not park or idle cars on dry grass, and completely extinguish all campfires.'
'Also, a wildfire can quickly turn into a subdivision fire, such as the recent and devastating wildfires in California and other states,' DLNR stated. 'This can happen in Hawai‘i too, but residents can take action to protect their homes and prevent the spread of fire.'”