A late-night fire tore through a Kaimuki home last Friday, seriously injuring a 75-year-old man and leaving the house heavily damaged. The blaze broke out on the 1100 block of 2nd Avenue shortly before 9:40 p.m. The man, who was the only person inside, managed to escape on his own before firefighters arrived. He suffered burn injuries and was taken to a hospital in serious condition.
Fire response and timeline
The Honolulu Fire Department reported that it received a 911 call at 9:38 p.m. and sent 10 units with 38 firefighters to the scene. The first crew arrived at 9:44 p.m. and found the house fully engulfed in flames, according to the Star-Advertiser.
Medical aid and Red Cross
Emergency medical services treated the man at the scene before transporting him to the hospital in serious condition. Firefighters had the blaze under control by 10:05 p.m. and fully extinguished it by 10:12 p.m. The American Red Cross was called in to assist the displaced homeowner, as reported by Hawaii News Now.
Investigation underway
The Honolulu Fire Department has opened an investigation to determine where and how the fire started, and officials confirmed the man was the home’s only occupant, as per the Star-Advertiser. Authorities did not release the homeowner’s name or provide an updated medical condition late Friday night.
Neighbors in the Kaimuki area said they were shaken by the blaze and expressed gratitude for the firefighters’ quick response. Investigators remained at the scene into the night as officials worked to determine next steps.
