An unoccupied two-story residential structure fully engulfed in flames on the night of Thursday, Feb. 23, in Ocean View. Photo Courtesy: Chad Toyomura
Big Island firefighters found an unoccupied two-story residential building fully engulfed in flames yesterday, when responding to a 8:20 p.m. call in Ocean View.
Although no fatalities or injuries were reported, power lines were down and multiple vehicles were on fire when firefighters arrived on scene at 92-2160 Ocean View Parkway, according to a report from the Hawai‘i County Fire Department.
Firefighters extinguished the blaze just before 10 p.m.
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The owner of the burnt-down dwelling is currently unknown. The Hawai‘i County Fire Department has estimated a $212,520 loss.
The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.
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