On May 27, 2018, the Department of Interior Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Kīlauea response team was conducting mapping missions in the lower East Rift Zone when they identified a new outbreak of lava that was very rapidly moving north down Luana Street into a residential area. The team overheard radio transmissions that there was a civilian trapped at their residence. The team confirmed the location of the residence and flew into the area to provide assistance.
