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Brushfire Hazards Gallery

These photos show a variety of brushfires on Hawaii Island.

Brushfire Photos

In February 2000, a brush fire occurred on the eastern slopes of Mauna Kea.

The 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 1999, firemen battle a blaze at Puu Waa Waa.


In this 1999 brush fire, fountain grass burns.

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