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A single-vehicle crash on Kuhio Highway in Hanamaulu resulted in a roadside fire that closed the highway in both directions for about half an hour Monday night, according to police on Kauai.
A 76-year-old Hanamaulu man was driving north on the highway near Hanamaulu Road shortly before 9:30 p.m. when his vehicle malfunctioned and collided with the guy wire of a utility pole and caught on fire, according to police. He was able to exit the car before it caught on fire.
Firefighters from the Lihue fire station extinguished the blaze shortly before 10 p.m.
HAWAII ISLAND
FEMA deadline extended
Officials have extended the deadline for Hawaii County residents to register with the Federal Emergency Management Agency for disaster assistance to Sept. 12.
The original deadline was Monday.
Residents may register at the Disaster Recovery Center at the Pahoa Neighborhood Facility, 15-3022 Kauhale St. The center is open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.