Official Report: 74-0589 Honokohau St, Kona Scrap Metal Fire
Monday, 6/23/2025, 3pm
7 HFD apparatus, 13 HFD personnel
Cause: Unknown
Metal recycling scrap yard
Co.7 arrived on scene to find approximately 50’x50′ area with scrap metals burning. A large, dense plume of toxic smoke was slowly moving towards businesses downwind (makai/west) of fire. Once water supply was established, E7 used a deck gun along with mutiple smaller handlines to extinguish the blaze.
BC2 and HPD with the guidance of Hazmat Company 21 evacuated a 0.5 mile downwind of fire due to the large plume of black and grey smoke with unknown hazardous toxins. Hazmat Company 21 was tasked with monitoring air quality in the area and downwind of fire. Company employees assisted Co.7 with the operation of the excavator to spread out the material to better cool down and put out any hotspots. After the fire was extinguished, crews continued monitoring air quality until all areas were reading zero on the monitors. Evacuation notice was lifted at 1635hrs.
On first HFD unit arrival, large pile of scrap metal was on fire. Employees on scene were using an excavator and hoses to attempt extinguishment.
