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A wildfire has consumed an estimated 600 acres near Pohakuloa Training Area, the U.S. Army reported Thursday.
According to an Army news release, the fire is believed to have begun at about 7 a.m. Thursday. Since then, firefighters from PTA, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and Hawaii County have responded to the blaze, conducting back-burn operations to control its spread.
“The quick reaction and commitment by the first responders here and across Hawaii Island reflects the teamwork and partnership we have when wildland fires occur,” said Garrison Commander Lt. Col. Kevin Cronin.
There was no immediate threat to any roadways, facilities, or people, the Army reported.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.