HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-01-01FirefightersextinguishstructurefireinPoipuearlyFridaymorningDEREK S.K. KAWAKAMI, MAYOR MICHAEL A. DAHILIG, MANAGING DIRECTOR
News Release
For Immediate Release: January 1, 2021
COUNTY OF KAUA‘I
KAUA‘I FIRE DEPARTMENT
STEVEN R. GOBLE, CHIEF
(808) 241-4980
Firefighters extinguish structure fire in Po‘ipū early Friday morning
PO‘IPŪ – Firefighters responded to a structure fire that broke out early Friday morning on Pe‘e
Road in Po‘ipū.
No injuries were reported.
Kōloa firefighters were dispatched to the scene at approximately 1:15 a.m. Friday, where they
found a 20-square-foot shed and two vehicles on fire. Firefighters were able to quickly gain control of
the fire and extinguish the blaze.
Firefighters from the Kalāheo and Līhu‘e fire stations also responded to the scene, along with
the on-duty battalion chief.
Fire inspectors estimate the damage to the structure, vehicles, and its contents to be
approximately $45,000. There was also fire damage reported to the main residence.
A preliminary investigation reveals the fire was apparently caused by firework activity. The
investigation remains ongoing.
Above: A 20-square-foot shed caught fire early Friday morning on Pe‘e Road in Po‘ipū.
Above: Fire damage was also reported to the nearby residence.
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