The Latest: Crews hope to reopen road closed over lava fears
Workers will put metal plates over the cracks on parts of state
Officials also reported Tuesday that a new lava fissure opened in the
Lava from another fissure that opened over the weekend is making a path for the ocean, about 2 miles (3 kilometers) away. Officials say no homes or roads are threatened by the lava flow advancing at a rate of about 20 yards (18 meters) per hour.
Geologists warn
As volcanic fissures keep opening up on
Lava has consumed about two dozen homes near the volcano over the last week and about 2,000 people are evacuated from the danger zone.
Few insurance companies issue policies in the area and homeowners need special coverage to be protected from lava damage. It can cost more than
Few insurance companies will issue policies for homes in
Some homeowners believe fire coverage will suffice for homes burned by fire from the lava. And a list of frequently asked questions from the Hawaii Insurance Division supports that idea, saying that lava damage may be covered "as a fire peril."
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