HAWAII VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK, Hawaii — Over the last weekend in September, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park rangers reopened part of Kilauea volcano’s east rift zone, although areas east of Makaopuhi crater will remain closed because of volcanic and wildfire-related hazards.

According to a news release from HAVO, Maunaulu parking lot, Puuhuluhulu and Maunaulu have reopened. Napau Trail is open to the junction with Naulu Trail, which has also been reopened. However, Napau Trail past Makaopuhi crater, Napau campground and Napau crater all remain closed because of hazards that include scalding steam vents, new ground fractures, burning vegetation, fire-weakened trees, fresh pahoehoe lava crust that could cause serious cuts, and rough, uneven terrain that cause falls. The area will remain closed until further notice.

Between Sept. 15 and 20, four eruptions caused lava to inundate Napau crater and most of the campground, according to park officials. The eruption started a wildfire that burned roughly 90 acres of forest and was still smoldering in a remote area. Just one campsite remains at Napau.

Officials urge park visitors to plan ahead by checking the park website.