Brush fire closes western end of Daniel K. Inouye Highway

Hawaii County Civil Defense said a brush fire at the 48.5-mile marker of Daniel K. Inouye Highway has caused police to close DKI between the Old Saddle Road junction near the 42-mile marker to the junction of Highway 190.

Old Saddle Road is being used as a detour.

Motorists are advised to drive with caution as crews are on scene.