17 FEBRUARY 1998. HAWAII: FIRES

The Hawaii Star-Bulletin reported brush fires on three islands. A Kauai fire burned an acre before being brought under control. On Maui, a two mile area was burned, damaging several homes and leading to evacuation of the area. The firs is now under control. On Hawaii (Big Island), a 300 acre fire threatened housing developments south of Hilo.

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