HONOLULU (KHON2) — Honolulu Fire Department personnel extinguished a residential fire in Ewa Beach on May 11.
The fire was reported just after 6:30 p.m., with 35 HFD personnel arriving within minutes. Upon arrival, firefighters found a single-story residential building on fire.
The fire was under control by 7:02 p.m. and fully extinguished at 7:50 p.m.
There were four occupants of the building that were able to self-evacuate prior to HFD’s arrival at the scene. The occupants were able to confirm that no one else was inside the house.
One occupant was taken to The Queen’s Medical Center – West Oahu for treatment.
The American Red Cross has been contacted to provide assistance to the newly-displaced residents.
An investigation into the fire’s origin and cause has been opened, as well as to determine damage estimates. HFD reminds the public to have working smoke alarms in every building, and to visit their website for more fire safety information.