Did the RimPac boys start a fire up at PTA?

[AaronM]

A message from COUNTY OF HAWAII

This is a Civil Defense Message for Wednesday July 18 at 9:15 PM. Hawaii Fire Department reports that multiple brush fires are burning west of the 44 mile marker on the Daniel K. Inouye Highway near Pohakuloa Training Area. No road closures are in effect at this time, however motorists are advised to drive with caution as emergency vehicles may be in the area.
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[Midnight Rambler]

Lightning Forge, not RIMPAC. But yes.

[AaronM]

I guess that's why we practice!

[leilanidude]

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."