On July 29, 2026, the Honolulu Fire Department (HFD) received a 911 call at 4:05 a.m. and responded to a building fire at 1330 Alewa Drive in Alewa Heights with 6 units staffed with 22 personnel. The first unit arrived on scene at 4:14 a.m. to find a working fire in the basement area of a two-story, residential structure.
Fire fighters secured a water supply, initiated an offensive fire attack and completed a search to confirm no occupants were inside. The fire was declared under control at 4:15 a.m. and fully extinguished at 4:18 a.m.
All HFD personnel were accounted for with no injuries reported.
An investigation has been initiated to determine the fire’s origin and cause as well as to provide damage estimates. An update will be sent out once the final investigation report is complete.