On April 26, 2024, the Honolulu Fire Department (HFD) received a 911 call at 3:34 p.m. for a boat fire near 1005 North Nimitz Highway at Pier 36 in the Honolulu Harbor and responded with 8 units staffed with 32 personnel. The first unit arrived on scene at 3:41 p.m. to find light smoke coming from a 70-foot commercial fishing boat that was secured to the dock with three injured occupants sitting on the curb.

Fire fighters secured a water supply and deployed hand lines to provide fire protection while entering below-deck to investigate further. Heavy smoke from the engine room was encountered and led the fire fighters to the smoldering seat of the fire. Portable fire extinguishers were used to extinguish the fire and surrounding hot spots. After extinguishment, all searches for occupants confirmed no one else was on the boat. Overhaul techniques, used to look for hidden fire in void spaces, ensured it did not extend into adjacent areas. During the fire attack, other fire fighters performed medical assessments, provided basic life support, and transferred medical care of a total of five boat occupants to the Emergency Medical Services at 3:47 p.m.

All HFD personnel were accounted for with no reports of injuries.

The United States Coast Guard and the State of Hawaii Department of Transportation were informed of the incident to handle notification to the boat owner.

The HFD Fire Investigator was requested to determine the origin and cause of the fire as well as provide damage estimates. An update will be sent out once the final investigation report is complete.