HomeMy WebLinkAbout20210716KFDDEREK S.K. KAWAKAMI, MAYOR
MICHAEL A. DAHILIG, MANAGING DIRECTOR
News Release
For Immediate Release: July 16, 2021
COUNTY OF KAUA‘I
KAUA‘I FIRE DEPARTMENT
STEVEN R. GOBLE, CHIEF
(808) 241-4980
Fire displaces six in Moloa‘a
MOLOA‘A – A fire in Moloa‘a on Ko‘olau Road displaced six residents on Thursday.
No injuries were reported, and residents were not at home at the time of the fire. Volunteers
with the American Red Cross assisted the displaced individuals.
Firefighters responded to a report of a structure fire to a two-story dwelling in Moloa‘a on
Ko‘olau Road at approximately 1:20 p.m. on Thursday.
Personnel from the Kapa‘a, Kaiakea, and Līhu‘e fire stations; Rescue 3; Air 1; the Fire Prevention
Bureau; the on-duty Battalion Chief; Kaua‘i Police Department; the Department of Public Works; and the
American Red Cross responded to the incident.
A portion of Ko‘olau Road was closed for about five hours, as first responders established a post
and shuttled water. Only local traffic was permitted to use the road.
According to a preliminary report, upon arrival at approximately 1:30 p.m., fire personnel
discovered a two-story residence fully engulfed in flames.
Firefighters utilized Tender 1 and a tanker from the Department of Public Works and shuttled
water via Ko‘olau Road to assist with extinguishment. Additionally, Air 1 used a water drop on the blaze.
Firefighters extinguished the fire and cleared the scene by approximately 5:20 p.m.
At approximately 7:40 p.m., a crew with the Kaiakea fire station returned to the scene to
investigate smoldering remains.
Today, crews with the KFD Fire Prevention Bureau are on scene, as the cause of the fire remains
under investigation.
Damages to structure and belongings are estimated at $965,000.
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