Wildfire burning near eucalyptus trees in Laupahoehoe, Laupahoehoe HI
WildfireA wildfire is burning near the eucalyptus tree line on Puualaea Hmstd Rd in Laupahoehoe, HI. Helicopter bucket drops are being used to stop the fire from spreading to nearby fields.
Audio|Source: Hawaii County Public Safety - Hamakua/North Hilo
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For Chopper 2, I understand where you are on the Waybukai side, so far east side, along the eucalyptus line for bucket drops.
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Second I'm from Captain 17.
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Okay, thank you guys.
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Can you make a way up to our location to the top? You know,
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again, operation, we might need additional water.
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Take it in a copy for two minutes up.
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I can copy, thank you.
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Captain 17, Chopper 2.
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So for my understanding, you want to drop it on the bottom of Mackay side, the east side in the eucalyptus trees or in the brush where it's burning?
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If you can drop in the brush, prevent it from spreading out into the field, that would be good.
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Copy, chopper 2, thanks.
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Location mentioned:
Puualaea Hmstd Rd, Laupahoehoe, HI 96764
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