Fire destroys vacant home in Kapahulu, investigation underway

HONOLULU (KHON2) — An investigation is underway after a fire engulfed a home in Kapahulu New Years morning.

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The blaze broke out shortly after 11:30 a.m. on Palani Street.

The Honolulu Fire Department (HFD) reported that no one was inside the home at the time of the fire.

Firefighters were able to extinguish the flames in less than an hour.

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The cause of the fire is under investigation.