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Fire closes beach in Kipahulu

A beach within the Haleakala National Park’s Kipahulu District has been closed temporarily as a public safety precaution, park officials said Sunday.

Public access to Alelele Beach was suspended after an unauthorized fire at the beach left behind a large number of 4-inch-long nails and broken glass, officials said.

There was no indication when the beach area would reopen.

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