Hawai‘i Island police are investigating a residential fire that occurred in the 68-0000 block of Akaula Street in Waikoloa on Friday afternoon.
Hawai‘i Fire responds to residential structure fire in Waikōloa on March 15, 2024. Photo courtesy: Hawai‘i Fire Department
At 1 p.m., officers responded to a report of a residential fire at the Akaula Street residence. Upon arrival, Hawai‘i Fire Department personnel were on scene extinguishing the blaze. No neighboring residences/property received fire damage.
Neighbors reported that the owner was not home at the time of the fire. Fire companies from Waimea and South Kohala also responded to assist.
No one was injured in the fire and the residence is considered a total loss. HFD personnel are investigating the cause of the fire.
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Police ask anyone with information on this investigation to contact Officer Brad Resureccion of South Kohala Patrol at 808-887-3080 or by email at [email protected]. They may also call the police Department’s non-emergency number at 808-935-3311.
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