Firefighters extinguish fire at Hilo apartment
Hawaii island firefighters extinguished a fire at a studio apartment in Hilo.
Shortly before 4:15 a.m. today, firefighters responded to a fire at 271 Haili St. When they arrived, firefighters observed light smoke emerging from the eaves on one side of the multi-unit apartment complex, according to the Hawaii County Fire Department.
Smoke filled the apartment and flames were observed in the center of the studio.
Firefighters extinguished the blaze at 4:30 a.m. No injuries were reported.
The fire department said the damage estimate to the structure was considered “nominal.” The cause of the fire is under investigation.