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Elevated fire risk prompts road closures and campfire restrictions

A trail with very dry grass and brush alongside
Dry vegetation along Kīpukapuaulu Trail in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes NP

NPS Photo/J.Wei

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News Release Date: July 16, 2024

Contact: Jessica Ferracane, 808-985-6018

Hawaii National Park, HAWAI‘I – Due to elevated fire risk, Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park has closed sections of Mauna Loa Road and Hilina Pali Road to motorized vehicles, effective Tuesday, July 16 until further notice.  

Hilina Pali Road is closed to vehicles from Maunaiki Trailhead to Hilina Pali Lookout. Mauna Loa Road is closed to vehicles from the gate past Kīpukapuaulu to Mauna Loa Lookout. 

Pedestrians and bicyclists may continue to use both roads, and backcountry permit holders will be provided access to trailheads. 

Open fires are also prohibited until further notice at Nāmakanipaio campground, Kīpukapuaulu picnic area, and Kilauea Military Camp. Propane or gas cooking stoves are allowed. 

Low rainfall, reduced humidity, and gusty winds have created dry conditions throughout the park. Every visitor has a role to help prevent wildfires in national parks. Follow all fire restrictions and do not park on dry grasses. The hot underside of a vehicle can ignite dry grass. 

Most wildfires in Hawaiʻi are unintentionally human caused. Many of these wildfires occur in proximity to roadways, communities and recreational areas, and pose considerable threats to public safety.
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Last updated: July 16, 2024

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