A fire broke out in Waipahu on Sunday, causing damage in a residential area. According to the Honolulu Fire Department, a 911 call was received at 1:48 p.m. Crews responded to a fire at a single-story home at 94-066 Leowaena Street. Ten units with 35 firefighters were dispatched. The fire was under control by 2:14 p.m. and fully extinguished by 3:00 p.m.
No injuries were reported, and all personnel were accounted for. Upon arrival, crews began an aggressive attack and secured a water supply. A search confirmed that no one was inside the home at the time of the incident. The fire spread to a neighboring house. An investigation into the cause of the fire is underway, with updates to follow once the final report is completed, as mentioned by the Honolulu Fire Department.
The Honolulu Fire Department reported that the Waipahu fire was accidental. Fireworks set off behind a home ignited the exterior of the house, and the fire spread to a nearby residence. The incident happened shortly after Fourth of July celebrations.
