Leilani Estates, Hawaii (CNN) Residents voiced frustration and anxiety after being forced to evacuate their homes as lava and hazardous fumes spewed on Hawaii's Big Island. There were no easy answers amid the toxic stew of sulfur dioxide and lava ripping through the ground. Helicopter view of fissure 12 in the forest south of Malama Street in the Leilani Estates Subdivision. All 1,700 residents of Leilani Estates, as well as nearby Lanipuna Gardens, were ordered to evacuate. Meanwhile, some Leilani Estates residents were able to return home Monday to retrieve pets, medicine and vital documents.

Source: CNN May 08, 2018 08:00 UTC