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Fire crews respond to smoke near Akolea Road area

Heard on: Big Island Hawaii Puna, Volcano, Kau Public Safety
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Received a call from Alert West reporting a smoke anomaly on the Kaumana 1 camera in the area.
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Akolea Rd & Waianuenue Ave, Hilo, HI 96720
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As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency radio traffic indicated reports of smoke and a possible fire near the intersection of Akolea Road and Waianuenue Avenue in Hilo. Multiple callers and camera systems noted visible smoke in the area. Fire units and a medic were dispatched to investigate and respond to the situation.

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