CAUSE OF RESIDENTIAL BUILDING FIRE IN MCCULLY WAS ACCIDENTAL

UPDATE: The Honolulu Fire Department (HFD) Fire Investigator has classified the cause of the fire that occurred on January 24, 2026 at 2016 Young Street as accidental. The fire originated in the living room and was caused by a lithium-ion battery from an e-scooter. The e-scooter had been unplugged after fully charging when the owner witnessed an explosion followed by a fire. The damage estimate is $248,000 to the structure and its contents