HONOLULU (KHON2) — On Tuesday, Aug. 12, the Honolulu Fire Department said they were called to Kunia at around 8:45 a.m. The Honolulu Police Department was not far behind with their notification coming in at 9:30 a.m.
A brush fire at Kunia Loa Ridge Farmland had everyone scrambling to get the blaze under control.
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And while many fires that occur do not have witnesses to tell the tale. This one did.
According to HPD, there was a witness who reported seeing a “a male suspect standing near the brush before setting it on fire.” The police said the suspect fled the scene after setting it.
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He was identified as driving a dark-colored, four-door sedan with known make, model and license plate, said police…