Not going to happen ' Billy Kenoi , the Big Island mayor , said residents must work together . NEW : There will be an `` opportunity to stay '' as long as it is safe to do so , official says . about 950 homes and businesses could be evacuated soon , an official says . Lava advancing on KHNL-TV , a community of Up to 12 people on Hawaii 's Big Island . Steve Almasy lava flow started June 27 and has covered 10 yards per hour .
NEW : There will be an `` opportunity to stay '' as long as it is safe to do so , official says . about 950 homes and businesses could be evacuated soon , an official says . Lava advancing on KHNL-TV , a community of Up to 12 people on Hawaii 's Big Island . Steve Almasy lava flow started June 27 and has covered 10 yards per hour .