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THE COUNTY OF KAUA‘I
DEREK S. K. KAWAKAMI, MAYOR
MICHAEL A. DAHILIG, MANAGING DIRECTOR
News Release
For Immediate Release: October 5, 2020
KAUA‘I FIRE DEPARTMENT
STEVEN R, GOBLE, CHIEF
Tel (808) 241-4980
Fax (808) 241-6508
Fire displaces one in Kapa‘a
KAPA‘A – A fire in Kapa‘a displaced one resident early Monday morning.
No Injuries were reported. However, volunteers with the America Red Cross assisted the
displaced individual.
Firefighters responded to a report of a structure fire to a one-story dwelling in Kapa‘a on
Wailua Road at approximately 12:55 a.m. on Monday.
Personnel from the Kapa‘a, Kaiakea, and Līhu‘e fire stations; the Fire Prevention
Bureau; the on-duty Battalion Chief; Kaua‘i Police Department; American Medical Response;
Kaua‘i Island Utility Cooperative; and the American Red Cross responded to the incident.
According to a preliminary report, upon arrival, fire personnel discovered smoke exiting
the windows of the building. The occupant of the one-story dwelling was home at the time of
arrival. The origin of the fire is believed to be in the kitchen area. Fire personnel established a
water supply via a fire hydrant and proceeded to extinguish the fire.
Firefighters cleared the scene at approximately 2:20 a.m.
Damages are estimated at $75,000.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
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