Highway 19 closure

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UPDATE: Police say one lane is now open as of about 4:45 p.m.

UPDATE: Police say one lane is now open as of about 4:45 p.m.

Highway 19 has been closed due to a brush fire between Paauilo and Ookala at the 32.5 mile marker.

The Hawaii Police Department says there is no alternate route and drivers should avoid the area at this time (shortly before 4:30 p.m. Monday June 26, 2017).