Palamanui brush fire - Kona Big Island

This is a complex fire fight because of the terrain, close to the community college and houses. It was started by a person that a bystander followed. They have two choppers fighting it and are using their 4x4 fire trucks, but the boulders and gates have complicated things further. Gates are open now. So fighting it by air and land. It’s still spreading, went from 1-5 acres in the first twenty minutes, no update on acreage and not under control. You can follow along on the scanner, Hawaii Island public safety West channel. Stay safe folks! Fully put out your cigarettes in this weather! Fire season has started.