07-21-2018, 12:26 AM
http://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2018...000-acres/
Yes, they did...
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"KAILUA-KONA — A large brush fire near Pohakuloa Training Area was apparently sparked late Wednesday by U.S. Marine Corps helicopters participating in RIMPAC exercises, military officials said Thursday.
Flares released by the UH-1Y and AH-1Z helicopters apparently ignited grass within an environmentally protected area in the vicinity of mile marker 44, said Lt. Cmdr. Julie Holland with the RIMPAC Combined Information Bureau Media Cell.
After the fire started, a PTA helicopter was immediately dispatched to help douse flames."
Yes, they did...
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"KAILUA-KONA — A large brush fire near Pohakuloa Training Area was apparently sparked late Wednesday by U.S. Marine Corps helicopters participating in RIMPAC exercises, military officials said Thursday.
Flares released by the UH-1Y and AH-1Z helicopters apparently ignited grass within an environmentally protected area in the vicinity of mile marker 44, said Lt. Cmdr. Julie Holland with the RIMPAC Combined Information Bureau Media Cell.
After the fire started, a PTA helicopter was immediately dispatched to help douse flames."