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Waipio Community Shaken as Flames Engulf Residential Building, Honolulu Fire Department Responds Promptly

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Published on December 22, 2025
Waipio Community Shaken as Flames Engulf Residential Building, Honolulu Fire Department Responds PromptlySource: Google Street View

On the evening of last Thursday, a residential building at 94-863 Lumikuke Loop in Waipio caught fire, prompting a call to the Honolulu Fire Department at 7:23 p.m. The first Honolulu Fire Department unit arrived four minutes later and worked to contain the blaze, declaring it under control at 7:51 p.m., with full extinguishment achieved by 9:15 p.m.

Firefighters ensured no occupants remained inside and successfully prevented injuries among their team. The fire left the resident without a home, and the American Red Cross was contacted to provide assistance, according to the Honolulu Fire Department.

Officials are investigating the cause of a December fire and assessing the damage. The Honolulu Fire Department will provide updates as the investigation progresses. The department responded promptly to the incident.