Lava Heading Toward Puna Geothermal Venture not Slowing Down - Just 6.5 Miles Away
Hawaii's Big Island has declared a state of emergency as a lava flow from Kilauea volcano is less than a mile (1.6km) from a residential community.
The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory said the lava could reach the Kaohe Homesteads in about five to seven days.
Kilaeuea has been continuously erupting since 1983, but lava began flowing from a new vent on 27 June, moving 800ft a day.
Lava flows from the volcano previously wiped out neighbourhoods in 1990.
The emergency declaration will allow officials to restrict travel on certain roads to allow residents to evacuate.
