Official Report…Hilo Mechanical 50 Holomua St, Hilo, HI 96720, Structure Fire
2:25am, Friday, 5/19/2023
8 HFD apparatus; 22 HFD personnel
Property owned by State of Hawai’i
Warehouse fire with no immediate exposures
threatened. Approximately 110’x45′ warehouse on
15000sq ft lot.
Units responded to a structure fire at Hilo Mechanical in the Hilo Industrial Area. Upon arrival
heavy smoke was noted coming from the building with flames initially noted from the North
side of the structure. Interior attack of the fire was initiated and forcible entry was conducted
through gates and fences of the property. Initial search revealed no occupants. Seat of the fire
was located in the North area of the structure and disposal bin on same exterior side. Fire
extended into the Southeast crawl space of building due to build up of heat but was eventually
also located and the fire was extinguished. HPD was on scene to maintain traffic safety. The
cause of the fire is currently unknown and under investigation by HFD inspectors and HPD
detectives. No injuries or fatalities were reported during this incident.
