FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 28, 2026 #2026-009 HILO, Hawaiʻi — The Hawaiʻi National Guard (HING) provided Hawaiʻi County with helicopter support to help fight the Kawaihae Road fire on July 26, 2026. The Black Hawk helicopter conducted 22 fire-suppressing missions, totaling over 14,520 gallons of water dropped on the fire. “The Hawaiʻi National Guard’s Operation … Continue reading NEWS RELEASE: Hawaiʻi National Guard Supports Hawaiʻi County with Helicopters to Fight Kawaihae Road Fire