On September 14, 2026, the Honolulu Fire Department (HFD) received a 911 call at 8:32 a.m. and responded to a building fire reported near 1720 Ala Moana Boulevard in Honolulu with 11 units staffed with 41 personnel. The first unit arrived on scene at 8:39 a.m., found light black smoke coming from a penthouse unit of a high-rise building, and requested a second alarm.
Fire fighters secured a water supply, gained control of the lobby and elevators, proceeded to the fire floor and commenced an offensive fire attack. Fire crews checked for fire extension to make sure that the fire did not spread from the enclosed balcony to adjacent rooms or units. The fire was brought under control at 8:47 a.m. and fully extinguished at 9:11 a.m.
Two residents from the fire unit and three who lived in adjacent units, all who self-evacuated, were assessed for injury and illness by Emergency Medical Services. 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.