On October 18, 2026, the Honolulu Fire Department (HFD) received a 911 call at 11:19 p.m. and responded to a building fire reported at 2740 Puunui Avenue in Nuuanu with 6 units staffed with 22 personnel. The first unit arrived on scene at 11:23 p.m. to find a one-story residential structure with smoke and flames visible in the rear of the structure.
Fire fighters secured a water supply, initiated an offensive fire attack and completed searches to confirm no one was in the house at the time of the fire. The fire was declared under control at 11:33 p.m. and fully extinguished at 11:53 p.m. One occupant who exited the structure on their own was transferred to Emergency Medical Services for medical assessment.
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.