WAIPAHU, Hawaii (Island News) — The fire at Leeward Drive-Inn in Waipahu earlier this month was ruled an accident due to an unattended gas griddle, according to the Honolulu Fire Department (HFD).
HFD received a 911 call about a fire at 94-209 Pupukahi St. in Waipahu at 4:28 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 2. When firefighters got to the scene within minutes, they saw smoke coming out of all sides and flames through the roof of the food establishment…