The Honolulu Fire Department (HFD) Fire Investigator has classified the cause of the fire that occurred on October 18, 2026, at 2740 Puunui Avenue in Nuuanu as accidental. It was determined that the fire originated in the living room when a portable hotplate ignited various combustibles nearby. The estimated fire loss is $333,000, including $306,000 in property damage and $27,000 in damaged contents.
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