Hawaii County Fire Department units fought two brushfires Sunday at Makalawena near Kua Bay in Kona. Firefighters on the ground were assisted by choppers one and two making water drops. More than 100 vehicles are near the shoreline and are starting to be evacuated. About 10 acres were burned. (Photo by Baron Sekiya/Hawaii247.com)

Two brushfires being fought near Kua Bay in Kona.

The north fire burning near the Kua Bay access road.

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County fire crews spent the day battling a blaze at Kua Bay and remained on scene overnight. It had burned about 10 acres.

The fire, along Makalawena Beach access road, was reported shortly before 11:30 a.m. and forced evacuation of the beach park at Kua Bay. No injuries were reported.

Five engines, two tankers, at least two helicopters and more than two dozen personnel assisted in the battle.

The vacant land is owned by Kamehameha Schools.