On a quiet night in Aiea, the sound of sirens disrupted the stillness as Honolulu Fire Department teams rushed to a residential building at 98-142 Lipoa Place. A fire had broken out in a second-floor apartment, prompting a 911 call at 10:13 p.m. on June 26. The HFD, consisting of 9 units and 34 personnel, was quick to respond, arriving just six minutes later at 10:19 p.m., according to the HFD official report.
The team wasted no time in establishing a water supply and launching an aggressive fire attack. They swiftly carried out a search of the premises to ensure the safety of all potential occupants. Nearby apartments were also checked, guarding against the fire’s spread, a strategy that proved effective. The blaze was brought under control by 10:27 p.m. and declared fully extinguished a minute later. Following the incident, a male in his 20s received assessment from the Emergency Management Services, but details on his condition remain unreported.
An investigation into the incident is currently underway to determine the origin and cause of the fire. The Honolulu Fire Department is also conducting a damage assessment. Further information is expected to be released upon completion of the final investigation report…