Strong winds threaten to whip up 'biggest ever' wildfire on Hawaii's Big Island
Strong winds could fan the flames of the largest wildfire ever recorded on Hawaii's Big Island, officials warned Tuesday. The fire forced thousands of people to flee and destroyed two homes over the weekend.
Though the evacuation orders were lifted, authorities said that they could be reinstated and that people should be ready to go again.
“It’s the biggest (fire) we’ve ever had on this island,” Big Island Mayor Mitch Roth said of the more than 62-square-mile blaze. “With the drought conditions that we’ve had, it is of concern. You see something like this where you’re putting thousands of homes in danger, it’s very concerning.”
One homeowner said he tried to protect his property but lost the battle as the wind picked up.
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