An unoccupied, likely unpermitted structure burned to the ground Friday evening in Kea‘au.
The Hawai‘i Fire Department responded to the fire around 6 p.m. where the Uau Road structure collapsed under flames upon the crew’s arrival. It was a wood building with a shingle roof.
The structure had no electrical wiring or address. The fire was extinguished by 9 p.m.
This comments section is a public community forum for the purpose of free expression. Although Big Island Now encourages respectful communication only, some content may be considered offensive. Please view at your own discretion. View Comments
Hilo street closed due to structure fire August 13, 2023 
Big Island firefighters battle Pāhoa structure fire September 16, 2023 
Couple displaced after a structure fire in East Hawai‘i May 25, 2023 
Hearts broken over loss of Na ‘Aikane o Maui… August 9, 2023 
UPDATE: Crews battle structure fire in West Hawai‘i;… July 18, 2023 
Traffic alert: Avoid W. Kawailani Street between… August 13, 2023 
