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Hawaii County seeks removal of buildings destroyed in massive Hilo fire

Headline from Honolulu Star-Advertiser

Hawaii County has sent letters to two downtown Hilo property owners whose buildings were destroyed by a fire late last year, notifying them they are required by law to remove the debris from their properties or face stiff fines for noncompliance.

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  1. West Hawaii Today

    County seeks removal of destroyed buildings in downtown Hilo (opens West Hawaii Today)

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    West Hawaii Today's feed description

    Hawaii County sent letters last month to two downtown Hilo property owners whose buildings were destroyed by a fire late last year, notifying them they are required by law to remove the debris from their properties or face stiff fines for noncompliance.

  2. Honolulu Star-Advertiser

    Hawaii County seeks removal of buildings destroyed in massive Hilo fire (opens Honolulu Star-Advertiser)

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    Honolulu Star-Advertiser's feed description

    Hawaii County has sent letters to two downtown Hilo property owners whose buildings were destroyed by a fire late last year, notifying them they are required by law to remove the debris from their properties or face stiff fines for noncompliance.

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