Volcano fountaining causes heavy traffic on Big Isle

VOLCANO, Hawaii (KHON2) — The County of Hawaiʻi Civil Defense is reporting heavy traffic on the island’s Highway 11, fronting the entrance of Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park.

According to COH Civil Defense, the current volcanic eruption is causing the heavy traffic.

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There are reports of fountaining at Kīlauea, and tephra and Pele’s hair may be present, COH Civil Defense said.