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C O U NT Y O F KAU A‘I
BERNARD P. CARVALHO JR.
Mayor
WALLACE G. REZENTES JR.
Managing Director
KAUA‘I FIRE DEPARTMENT
News Release
For Immediate Release: November 14, 2017
ROBERT WESTERMAN, CHIEF
Tel (808) 241-4980
Fax (808) 241-6508
Firefighters respond to Līhu‘e structure fire
LĪHU'E – Firefighters responded to a structure fire that broke out Monday afternoon on
Wilcox Road in Nāwiliwili.
No injuries were reported.
Multiple units were dispatched to the scene shortly before 5:30 p.m. to find smoke
emitting from the window of a third-floor unit at Banyan Harbor. It was learned that prior to their
arrival, a security guard and the unit’s occupant used multiple fire extinguishers to quickly
control and put out the flames.
Firefighters removed the smoldering materials and further ensured that the fire did not
extend into the ceiling and walls.
Officials determined that the fire was confined to the room of origin, and the scene was
cleared shortly before 6:30 p.m.
Fire inspectors estimate the damage to the structure and its contents to be roughly
$2,000. The cause of the fire appears to be accidental.
“We are fortunate for the quick use of fire extinguishers during Monday’s incident,” said
Fire Chief Robert Westerman. “It’s important that fire extinguishers are updated and maintained,
as they are often the first line of fire defense in a home or business.”
Additionally, fire officials are reminding the public of a recent fire extinguisher recall that
was reported by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
“Two styles for Kidde disposable fire extinguishers were recalled in November,” said
Deputy Fire Chief Kilipaki Vaughan. “These styles include Kidde’s plastic handle fire
extinguishers, and plastic push-button Pindicator fire extinguishers. We encourage the public to
check and make sure their fire extinguishers are working properly.”
For more information on the fire extinguisher recall, visit the CPSC website at
www.cpsc.gov/Recalls or call toll free at (800) 638-2772.
To learn more about fire safety and prevention, contact KFD’s Fire Prevention Bureau at
241-4985 or email kfdpreventionbureau@kauai.gov.
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