Share Add Us On Google Add as a preferred source on Google HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Honolulu fire officials responded to a brush fire in Kalaeloa late Saturday night.
The initial 911 call came in at 9:54 p.m. for a fire burning near San Jacinto Street and Essex Road.
Three Honolulu Fire Department units with nine personnel initially responded, with the first arriving at 10:08 p.m. to find a large brush fire.
Crews launched an offensive attack and requested additional resources, ultimately bringing 14 units and 43 personnel to the scene.
Firefighters reached 90% containment by 11:15 p.m. and fully contained the fire at 1:08 a.m., stopping the flames before any structures were threatened.
All HFD personnel were accounted for with no injuries reported.
The fire’s origin and cause remain undetermined.
Wildfire Safety HFD is reminding the community of the following safety tips to help residents protect their homes from wildfires:
Clear debris : Remove leaves, branches, and other debris from roofs, gutters, and decks to prevent embers from igniting your home. Create defensible space : Maintain a distance of at least 30 feet from flammable materials like wood piles and propane tanks. Ke...