In Pahoa, the main lava flow has slowed down, but smaller fingers are approaching buildings.
A North-side breakout is about 100 feet from the fence of the transfer station. The South-side breakout is less than 100 feet from the residence that previously lost their storage shed. The lava is expected to make contact with the home if it continues at its current rate.
A local man and woman were arrested for trespassing through private and county property to gain access the flow. Sources say that they dipped a egg-beater and a pair of golf clubs into the flow. Darryl Oliveira is Hawaii County’s Civil Defense Administrator.
The National Guard is still providing roadblocks and security for the area.
Voters assigned to Pahoa Community Center (04-03) who live north of the lava flow are instructed to vote at Hawaiian Paradise Community Center (04-01) on general election day.
Pictures and updates and flow maps can be found at the Hawaii Volcano Observatory.
Watch video of lava creeping into a residential area.