HFD deems Wahiawa L&L restaurant fire accidental
Published: Sep. 28, 2019 at 3:32 PM HST
WAHIAWA, Hawaii (HawaiiNewsNow) - A fire that broke out late Wednesday at the L&L Drive-Inn in Wahiawa was an accident, according to the Honolulu Fire Department.
The fire was first reported around 10:45 p.m.
Officials said crews found black smoke and flames through the window of the restaurant located on South Kamehameha Highway.
The fire was extinguished at 11:20 p.m. No injuries were reported.
Upon closer investigation, HFD said that the fire was caused by a stove that was accidentally left on. The business was closed and employees were gone for the day.
HFD said the flames were confined to the kitchen area.
Flames caused about $85,000 in damage to the building.
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