UPDATE 7:30 p.m.

A 59-year-old woman is being treated for smoke inhalation from a fire at a four-story apartment building on Waialae Avenue this afternoon.

The Honolulu Fire Department responded to the fire at the third-story unit at 3154 Waialae Ave. at around 5:30 p.m. Initial firefighters worked to fight the fire and conduct an interior search.

Two residents, including one occupying the unit where the fire took place, were assessed at the scene. One of the patients, a 59-year-old, was transferred to the care of the Honolulu Emergency Medical Services for smoke inhalation. No other injuries were reported.

Firefighters were able to bring the fire under control at 5:49 p.m. and extinguish it at around 6:19 p.m.

HFD is investigating the origin of the fire and has not made any damage estimates.

Previous Coverage

A building fire in the Kaimuki area has closed down a portion of Waialae Avenue this evening.

At around 5:50 p.m. the City and County of Honolulu alert announced the closure of the road between 2nd Avenue and 4th Avenue in both directions because of the fire. It is is advising motorists to use alternative routes.

No additional information was immediately available.