Puna Geothermal Facility Tripped Offline – “No Danger to the Public at This Time”

Posted on March 13, 2013

Hawaii County Civil Defense Alert Message:

Inside the Puna Geothermal Ventures plant in Puna, Hawaii

Puna Geothermal Facility tripped offline this afternoon.

Steam was released through a safety valve.

No danger to the public at this time.

Mathew Mercury Jones, on March 13, 2013 at 7:22 pm said:

Umm, it was more than just steam… I live on Pohoiki Rd and just came home from work to a strong sulfur smell.
7:15pm

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ed miner, on March 13, 2013 at 5:52 pm said:

that’s what they always say…no danger to the public…yeah right…=(

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