HomeMy WebLinkAbout20220118KFD.pdfDEREK S.K. KAWAKAMI, MAYOR
MICHAEL A. DAHILIG, MANAGING DIRECTOR
News Release
For Immediate Release: January 18, 2022
COUNTY OF KAUA‘I
KAUA‘I FIRE DEPARTMENT
STEVEN R. GOBLE, CHIEF
(808) 241-4980
Firefighters extinguish structure fire in Līhu‘e Monday evening
LĪHU‘E – Firefighters extinguished a structure fire in Līhu‘e at the transitional housing site
Kealaula at Pua loke on Monday evening.
No injuries were reported. However, volunteers with the American Red Cross and personnel
from Women in Need assisted the two individuals, who were relocated to another unit at the
transitional housing site.
Firefighters responded to a report of a building fire in Līhu‘e at 8:30 p.m.
Personnel from the Līhu‘e fire station; Rescue 3; the on-duty Battalion Chief; Kaua‘i Island Utility
Cooperative; KFD Fire Prevention Bureau; Kaua‘i Police Department; AMR; and the American Red Cross
responded to the incident.
According to a preliminary report, fire personnel arrived on scene at approximately 8:40 p.m.
and discovered smoke from the unit's window. Shortly after, firefighters gained entry into the building
and quickly extinguished the fire.
Firefighters cleared the scene at approximately 9:50 p.m.
Preliminary estimates of damages are $16,000. According to a preliminary report, the fire
originated in the kitchen. However, the cause of ignition is under investigation.
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