Honolulu Fire Department crews extinguished a building fire in Makiki early this morning, bringing the blaze under control before the morning rush. The incident sent personnel to Lunalilo Street near Piikoi Street and drew multiple engine companies from nearby stations. Officials say it is not yet clear whether anyone was inside the structure when the fire started.
As reported by Hawaii News Now, HFD units were dispatched at about 5:45 a.m. and had the flames extinguished by 6:41 a.m. The outlet says the department had not confirmed whether anyone was inside the building at the time of the blaze.
HFD’s recent Makiki calls put local response in context
The Honolulu Fire Department posts incident updates on its site; one June 30 release described a playground fire at Sheridan Community Park in Makiki that was knocked down in minutes, underscoring how quickly crews can respond. As detailed by the Honolulu Fire Department, that incident was later classified as incendiary. The Honolulu Star-Advertiser also covered a Nov. 22, 2024 residential fire in Makiki that required multiple units and a full search of the structure.
Investigations and next steps
Investigators typically perform a search when safe, secure water supplies and then work to determine a fire’s origin and cause. As per a report by Hawai‘i Public Radio, past Makiki investigations have turned on factors like ignition source and whether smoke alarms were present.
What residents should know…