UPDATE: Lava destroys Kalapana home

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Updated: 11/28/2010 9:43 pm

Big Island Civil Defense officials continue to monitor lava from Kilauea Volcano that completely destroyed a home in the Kalapana Gardens subdivision.

The family that lived in the home was able to move out before the lava arrived around 5:30 Saturday.

Officials say that home just happened to be the closest to the tube and it shouldn't pose a threat to other homes in the area.

"I'm pretty confident we're not going to see any problems from nearby residences, in 24 hours or so," said Quince Mento of Big Island Civil Defense.

Civil Defense officials say the lava viewing area is open to the public and fire crews will continue to monitor the lava's path.

This is the second time a home in the Kalapana Gardens subdivision has caught on fire.

In July, lava flow reached the home owned by Gary Sleik, setting his house on fire.

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sifunick - 11/29/2010 8:14 AM
Sad; but I was just wondering why the County would approve any building permits in areas where this is likely to happen.

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