8 Displaced After Kalihi Building Fire

Firefighters responded to a second-alarm blaze in the early hours of Sunday morning.

Mar. 29, 2026 at 7:49pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of a charred, twisted metal object from the fire scene, capturing the stark, gritty aftermath of the incident.The aftermath of a devastating Kalihi building fire exposes the grim reality of property damage and displacement faced by local residents.Honolulu Today

The Honolulu Fire Department responded to a building fire in Kalihi around 12:36 a.m. on Sunday, finding heavy smoke and flames coming from the rear of one of two two-story residential structures. Firefighters were able to fully extinguish the fire by 1:30 a.m., with no reported injuries. Eight adult residents were displaced, and the American Red Cross was notified to assist them.

Why it matters

Building fires can have devastating impacts on local communities, displacing residents and causing significant property damage. This incident highlights the importance of fire safety and the critical role of first responders in protecting public safety.

The details

Upon arriving at the scene, firefighters found heavy smoke and flames coming from the rear of one of the two-story residential structures. They established a water supply and began an aggressive defensive attack, focusing on the structure with flames on the second floor. The fire was fully extinguished by 1:30 a.m., and searches confirmed that no occupants were inside either structure at the time.

  • The fire was reported around 12:36 a.m. on Sunday, March 29, 2026.
  • Firefighters arrived at the scene at 12:46 a.m.
  • The fire was fully extinguished by 1:30 a.m.

The players

Honolulu Fire Department

The local fire department that responded to and extinguished the building fire in Kalihi.

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What’s next

The Honolulu Fire Department's Fire Investigator has been assigned to determine the cause of the fire and assess the damage to the two-story residential structures.

The takeaway

This incident serves as a reminder of the importance of fire safety and the critical role of first responders in protecting local communities from the devastating impacts of building fires.