The Hawai‘i Police Department is seeking the public’s help in gathering information about a January fire in the Hawaiian Paradise Park subdivision of Kea‘au.
Police and firefighters responded to a report of smoke and flames at 4:30 a.m. on January 29 at a house under construction on the 25th Avenue between Kaloli Drive and Paradise Drive.
The flames were put out and damage to the walls and interior area were estimated at $25,000.
The fire is currently under investigation, and being treated as a first-degree arson.
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Anyone with information about the incident, or about any suspicious vehicles or persons in the area at the time of the fire are asked to call the Police Department’s non-emergency line at 935-3311, or Detective Joel Field at 961-2831 or [email protected].
Those who wish to remain anonymous may call the islandwide Crime Stoppers number at 961-8300. All information will be kept confidential, and tipsters may be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000.
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