On October 17, 2026, the Honolulu Fire Department (HFD) received a 911 call at 11:06 a.m. and responded to a building fire at 99-503 Iwaiwa Street in Aiea with 11 units staffed with 40 personnel. The first unit arrived on scene at 11:13 a.m. to find a two-story residential structure with smoke and flames visible.
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 11:41 a.m. and fully extinguished at 12:43 p.m. Two occupants who exited the structure on their own were transferred to Emergency Medical Services for medical assessment. The American Red Cross was notified to assist three displaced occupants.
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.