On October 4, 2026, the Honolulu Fire Department (HFD) received a 911 call at 11:48 a.m. and responded to a building fire at 966 California Avenue in Wahiawa with 7 units staffed with 27 personnel. The first unit arrived on scene at 11:53 a.m. to find a small fire inside of a gas station.
Fire fighters immediately 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 11:56 a.m. and fully extinguished shortly after.
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.