UPDATE: CAUSE OF COMMERCIAL BUILDING FIRE IN WAIPAHU WAS ACCIDENTAL

The Honolulu Fire Department (HFD) Fire Investigator has classified the cause of the fire that occurred on October 2, 2026 at 94-209 Pupukahi Street in Waipahu as accidental. It was determined that the fire originated in the kitchen where a gas griddle was left unattended. Heat build up from the griddle ignited accumulated grease in the exhaust vent going out through the roof. The estimated fire loss is $903,000, including $743,000 in property damage and $160,000 in damaged contents.