Official Report…1995 Kaumana Dr. Hilo, HI 96720 Structure Fire
5:17am, Tuesday, 4/16/2024
7 HFD apparatus; 32 HFD personnel
WOOD FRAMED RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURE
Cause is Under investigation
On arrival found a approximate 900 sq. ft., wood framed single family post and pier residence fully involved in fire. The fire was contained to the structure and attached carport. There was a vehicle in the car port that was also damaged by the fire, and a 120 gallon propane tank approximately 5 feet away from the structure that was also venting. The initial arriving company from the Kaumana fire station immediately started cooling the propane tank as well as initaiting a direct fire attack on the structure. The propane tank was safely cooled to eliminate the hazard, and fire was extinguished. The house was occupied at the time of the fire, and the sole occupant escaped the fire without any injuries. HFD units returned to quarters after overhaul was completed.
SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURE FULLY INVOLVED IN FIRE, AND PARTIALLY COLLAPED, WITH A VENTING PROPANE TANK ADJACENT TO THE STRUCTURE.
