Brush fire near Kaloko Industrial Area under control

KAILUA-KONA — Twenty-four units at Ulu Wini housing complex have been evacuated due to a brush fire ignited this afternoon behind Koloko Industrial Area.

Hawaii Fire Department responded to the blaze near Hina Lani Street and Ane Keohokalole Highway by Costco sometime around 2:30 p.m.

Hawaii Police are also on scene. According to police officials there are no apparent road closures at this time. The Civil Defense said the fire is under control but to avoid the area. It also said that the gym at Old Kona Airport Park has been set up as a temporary shelter for those evacuated.

West Hawaii Today is currently on scene. This is a developing story and more information will be provided as it becomes available.