Shopping cart fire spreads to Zippy’s Kapahulu, causing $200K in damage
CINDY ELLEN RUSSELL / CRUSSELL@STARADVERTISER.COM
A scorched shopping cart is seen on the street next to Zippy’s in Kapahulu. The early-morning blaze gutted the restaurant’s kitchen.
A late-night fire at Zippy’s Kapahulu Thursday caused an estimated $200,000 in damage to the structure and its contents, the Honolulu Fire Department said today.
Investigators of the fire department said the blaze was caused by a shopping cart fire located on the sidewalk that spread to the restaurant via a nearby vent opening.
The fire was determined to be intentionally set and the case has been referred to the Honolulu Police Department.
Police had opened a first-degree arson investigation Friday. There were no arrests as of this morning.
Zippy’s Kapahulu will be closed for at least a couple of weeks for repairs after flames damaged the storage room and kitchen.
