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SLOW-MOVING LAVA HITS FIRST HOUSE IN HAWAII TOWN

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Posted on November 11, 2014

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JENNIFER SINCO KELLEHER,Associated Press

Lava Flow Reaches First Home in Pahoa

HONOLULU (AP) – Officials say a stream of lava has hit the first home in a rural Hawaii town that has been watching the slow-moving flow for months.

The molten rock hit the house Monday, and officials are expecting the house to burn down within 30 to 40 minutes. The occupants have already left the residence in Pahoa, the largest town in the Big Island’s isolated and mostly agricultural Puna district.

Kilauea Eruption Timeline and Activity

The lava from Kilauea (kih-luh-WAY’-uh) volcano emerged from a vent in June and entered Pahoa Oct. 26.

The leading edge of the flow has stalled, but lava is breaking away at several spots upslope. The lava is 480 feet from Pahoa Village Road, which runs through downtown.

Response and Preparedness Efforts in Hawaii

Crews have been working on alternate routes in case the flow crosses Puna’s main roads.

Key Takeaways

  • Slow-moving lava from Kīlauea struck the first home in Pāhoa, Hawaii, igniting it Monday.
  • The residence was expected to burn down within 30–40 minutes after impact.
  • Occupants had evacuated prior to impact; authorities are preparing alternate routes and advising on safety.
  • The lava flow began in June, entered Pāhoa on October 26, and had stalled about 480 feet from the main road.
  • Firefighters allowed the burning structure to burn while protecting nearby properties.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did the lava first enter Pāhoa?
The lava from Kīlauea emerged in June and entered Pāhoa on October 26.
How long until the house was expected to be destroyed?
Officials anticipated the home would burn down within 30 to 40 minutes after being struck by lava.
Were the occupants still inside the house?
No, the occupants had already evacuated prior to the lava impact.
How close was the lava to the main road?
The lava’s leading edge had stalled about 480 feet from Pāhoa Village Road.
What measures are authorities taking?
Authorities are establishing alternate routes and allowing structures to burn while protecting nearby buildings.

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