Residents of Hawaii County are preparing for possible evacuation as a lava flow approaches populated areas.<br/> <br />The County released a notice on Sunday, as the lava approached the outskirts of the town of Pohoa (PUH-HO-UH), home to about 800 people.<br/> <br />While the lava can damage property, the smoke from burning vegetation can also cause breathing problems, *especially* for people with chronic conditions.<br/> <br />Authorities went door to door, warning residents they may have to pack up in coming days.<br/> <br />(SOUNDBITE) (English) PAHOA RESIDENT, ILYN NARCISO SAYING:<br/> <br />"You pack and you got to get out. When you get the notice of anywhere from three to five days it's the real thing."<br/> <br />The county says the lava flow is moving at a rate of about 15 to 20 yards an hour.<br/> <br />If that does not change, about 4,000 people overall could be affected by the evacuations.
