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Gray smoke sighted near Wainaku forest area

Heard on: Big Island Hawaii Puna, Volcano, Kau Public Safety
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Company one just called in by the Hilo tower.
audio iconFire & Arson
Wainaku, HI 96720
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As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews received reports of dark gray smoke visible near Wainaku, possibly indicating a fire deep within a wooded area. The source of the smoke was not confirmed, and the situation remains under assessment.

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