Kīlauea's episode 49 has ended after approximately 7-8 hours of lava fountaining, resulting in a lowered alert level. The duration of the episode is reported to be around 7-7.5 hours, with lava fountains reaching as high as 700 feet. There is some discrepancy in the episode numbering, with some reports referencing episode 49 and others mentioning episode 51, indicating uncertainty about the current episode or sequence of events.