On April 7, 2026, the Honolulu Fire Department (HFD) received a 911 call at 10:07 p.m. for a building fire reported at 67-191 Kanoulu Street in Waialua and responded with 12 units staffed with 40 personnel. Based on information provided by the caller, the fire involved lithium batteries and a Hazmat Unit was also dispatched. While en route to the scene, the first responding officer observed a smoke column rising into the air and upgraded the incident to a second-alarm assignment, requesting additional resources before arrival. The first unit arrived on scene at 10:16 p.m. and reported smoke emanating from the front and left side of the one-story residential house.
Neighbors utilized a garden hose to control the fire while Firefighters secured a water supply and initiated an aggressive offensive fire attack. Initial reports indicated all occupants were out of the main structure which was confirmed after conducting interior searches. The fire was declared under control at 10:24 p.m and extinguished at 11:22 p.m. Firefighters then conducted overhaul operations to extinguish remaining hot spots and check for hidden fire within walls and other void spaces, ensuring the fire had not spread further.
The HFD Fire Investigator was requested to determine the origin and cause of the fire and to assess damage. An update will be provided upon completion of the final investigation report.