April 22, 2026

Official Report….Chiefess Kapiolani Elementary School 966 Kilauea Ave. Hilo HI 96720 HAZMAT INCIDENT

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Chiefess Kapiolani Elementary School 966 Kilauea Ave. Hilo HI 96720

HAZMAT INCIDENT

11:05am Tuesday, 9/20/2022

6 HFD apparatus; 12 HFD personnel

Damaged Chemical Container was cause

Strong odor from a leaking chemical container in
storage room

Company 1, Haz-Mat Company 4 and the Batallion Chief responded to a report of a strong
chemical smell coming from the storage room in the library. Product was identified as acid
based sanitizer/disinfectant. A perimeter was created around the library and at no times were
any students at the school in danger. Hazardous Materials Specialists utilizing personal
protective equipment were able to remove the hazardous chemical, clean the area and
ventilate the room. Consulation with the State Department of Health was done in order to
properly dispose of the material.

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