3 People Safe After Kapolei Building Fire

Honolulu Fire Department responded to the incident on Monday afternoon.

Mar. 31, 2026 at 1:49am

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Three people were reported inside a burning home in Kapolei, Hawaii on the afternoon of Monday, March 30. The Honolulu Fire Department said two people were able to safely evacuate, while the third person was already outside when firefighters arrived. Firefighters found white smoke coming from the side of a two-story residential building and were able to bring the fire under control and fully extinguish it within 25 minutes.

Why it matters

Building fires can pose serious risks to public safety, especially in residential areas. The quick response and actions of the Honolulu Fire Department likely prevented further damage and potential injuries or loss of life in this incident.

The details

According to the Honolulu Fire Department, crews were called to Pakaweli Street just after 12:30 p.m. on Monday. Firefighters found white smoke coming from the side of a two-story residential building and were able to bring the fire under control and fully extinguish it by 12:55 p.m. A Fire Investigator was sent to determine the origin and cause of the incident.

  • The fire was reported just after 12:30 p.m. on Monday, March 30, 2026.
  • Firefighters brought the fire under control and fully extinguished it by 12:55 p.m. on March 30, 2026.

The players

Honolulu Fire Department

The fire department that responded to and extinguished the Kapolei building fire.

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What’s next

The Honolulu Fire Department's Fire Investigator will determine the origin and cause of the fire.

The takeaway

The quick response and actions of the Honolulu Fire Department prevented further damage and potential injuries or loss of life in this residential building fire incident.