HONOLULU (KHON2) – The Honolulu Fire Department has released the cause of a fire that damaged multiple homes in the area of Ka’ola Way and Booth Road.
According to HFD, Thursday, January 26 fire The fire was accidental and originated from a damaged power cord within a three-story vacant residential structure.
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The fire started in a first-floor living room near a television stand before causing $675,000 in property damage and $53,000 in material damage.
In addition, two other nearby homes sustained an estimated $101,000 in damage from the flames.
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No injuries have been reported, but HFD reminds the public to replace electrical cords that are damaged, frayed or sticky to the touch.
