HomeMy WebLinkAbout20210921KFD2DEREK S.K. KAWAKAMI, MAYOR
MICHAEL A. DAHILIG, MANAGING DIRECTOR
News Release
For Immediate Release: September 21, 2021
COUNTY OF KAUA‘I
KAUA‘I FIRE DEPARTMENT
STEVEN R. GOBLE, CHIEF
(808) 241-4980
Firefighters extinguish structure fire in Līhu‘e Tuesday
LĪHU‘E – Firefighters extinguished a structure in Līhu‘e early Tuesday morning.
No injuries were reported.
According to a preliminary report, firefighters responded to a report of a building fire to a single-
story dwelling in Līhu‘e on Elima Street at approximately 12:25 a.m. on Tuesday.
Personnel from the Līhu‘e and Kapa‘a fire stations; Rescue 3, the Fire Prevention Bureau; the on-
duty Battalion Chief; and the Kaua‘i Police Department responded to the incident.
According to a preliminary report, upon arrival at approximately 12:30 a.m., fire personnel
discovered a single-story home with light smoke. The occupants of the one-story dwelling were not
home at the time of arrival.
Upon further investigation of the area, fire personnel discovered heavy smoke throughout the
home. Firefighters were able to gain entry into the dwelling and extinguished a piece of furniture with
100 gallons of water. Firefighters advanced further into the home and were not able to find other
hotspots.
After the fire was controlled, firefighters used positive pressure ventilation fans to assist with
ventilation. Thereafter, personnel with the Kaua‘i Fire Department Prevention Bureau began their
investigation.
Firefighters cleared the scene at approximately 2:50 a.m.
Damages are estimated at $10,000.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
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