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Waikloa evacuation study confirms what residents knew: emergency routes are not adequate

Big Island Now | Hilu

Jul 17, 2026

Waikloa evacuation study confirms what residents knew: emergency routes are not adequate

For several years, and especially after the 2023 Lahaina wildfire killed 102 people, residents of Waikloa Village have been concerned about being trapped while trying to evacuate -…

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Waikloa evacuation study confirms what residents knew: emergency routes are not adequate

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