79-year-old man dies in Kaimuki fire; residents displaced

HONOLULU (KHON2) — At around 12:24 a.m. on Wednesday, HFD received a 911 call reporting a blaze in Kaimuki.

Man in critical condition following apparent stabbing

Upon arrival, the first unit found heavy smoke pouring from the second floor of a small two-story residential building. Firefighters immediately began working to contain the flames and protect nearby structures.

During a search of the building, a 79-year-old man was found unresponsive on the second floor. HFD quickly extricated him and transferred him to Emergency Medical Services (EMS) at 12:44 a.m. for treatment.

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