Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Wall outlet started fire that killed man, daughter in Waipahu
The blaze began in the kitchen, and the two-story house did not have alarms
POSTED: 01:30 a.m. HST, Mar 08, 2013
~~<p>A city fire investigator determined the early morning Wai­pahu house fire that killed a man and daughter Tuesday was caused by an electrical malfunction in a kitchen wall outlet behind the refrigerator.</p>
<p>When the first fire company arrived at 12:53 a.m. at 94-415 Apo­wale St., firefighters found the Wai­pahu Gardens house engulfed in flames and were told occupants might still be inside.</p>
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A city fire investigator determined the early morning Waipahu house fire that killed a man and daughter Tuesday was caused by an electrical malfunction in a kitchen wall outlet behind the refrigerator.
When the first fire company arrived at 12:53 a.m. at 94-415 Apowale St., firefighters found the Waipahu Gardens house engulfed in flames and were told occupants might still be inside. Login for more...
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