HomeMy WebLinkAboutNR021119KekahafiredestroysvacantstructureTHE COUNTY OF KAUA'I
DEREK S. K. KAWAKAMI, MAYOR
mqa MICHAEL A. DAHILIG, MANAGING DIRECTOR
C OF
News Release
For Immediate Release: February 11, 2019
KAUA`I FIRE DEPARTMENT
KILIPAKI VAUGHAN, DEPUTY CHIEF
Tel (808) 241-4980
Fax (808) 241-6508
Kekaha fire destroys vacant structure
KEKAHA — A fire that broke out on the grounds of the old Kekaha Sugar Mill Sunday
night left an unoccupied structure destroyed and caused roughly $50,000 in damage.
No injuries were reported.
Firefighters from the Waimea, Hanapepe, and Uhu`e stations along with Rescue 3
personnel and the on -duty Battalion Chief worked together to contain the blaze along Kekaha
Road that was reported around 8 p.m. Sunday.
Police officers from the Waimea station also responded to the scene, and closed a
portion of Kekaha Road for about three hours.
Once on scene, firefighters contained the blaze within a half an hour and successfully
prevented flames from spreading to other structures or brush areas nearby. During their
response, firefighters also moved a collapsed metal roof in order to address multiple fires
hidden underneath.
p.m.
The fire was extinguished at approximately 9 p.m. and the scene was cleared by 11:30
Fire inspectors estimate the cost of damage to the structure and its contents to be
roughly $50,000.
Inspectors and Kauai police continue to investigate the cause of the fire. Anyone with
information is urged to call Police Dispatch at 241-1711. Those wishing to remain anonymous
can call Crime Stoppers Kauai, at 246-8300.