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Firefighters investigate cause of Hawaii Kai brush fire

Honolulu firefighters extinguished a two-acre brush fire in Hawaii Kai early today.

The fire broke out at about 1:15 a.m. near Namalu Loop. Eighteen firefighters responded.

Honolulu Fire Spokesman Capt. David Jenkins said firefighters brought the fire under control shortly after 2:15 a.m. and extinguished it by 5 a.m.

No structures were damaged and no injuries were reported. Jenkins said firefighters will return to the site later today to check for any flare-ups.

The cause of the brush fire is under investigation.

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