Fire chars Kauai restaurant
Kauai firefighters extinguished a fire at a restaurant and bar in Kapaa Tuesday morning.
The Kauai Fire Department said a fire broke out shortly before 6:45 a.m. Tuesday at Sam’s Ocean View Restaurant and Bar.
Police saw smoke and flames coming from the restaurant and immediately evacuated people to a hostel next door.
The fire was contained and fully extinguished shortly after 8 a.m.
The fire department said the fire was contained in the kitchen and attic, and a broken water pipe flooded the kitchen.
The damage is estimated to be about $100,000.
Police closed Kuhio Highway for about 30 minutes and diverted traffic until it was reopened at 7:30 a.m.
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