Large blaze overnight destroys home in Waianae

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A fire completely destroyed a home in Waianae overnight.

Firefighters received a call for a fire at a single-story home on a Old Government Road around 2:20 a.m. Friday.

Upon arrival, fire officials said flames and smoke were seen emanating from all sides of the structure. Flames from the blaze lit up the night sky and could be seen by neighbors nearby.

The Honolulu Fire Department said 11 units staffed with 36 personnel responded to the incident.

Crews initiated a defensive fire attack from the exterior and a search unveiled that no one was in the home.

HFD said the fire was fully extinguished just before 4:30 a.m.

Honolulu Emergency Medical Services said no injuries were reported.

An investigation continues to determine the cause and to provide damage estimates.

This story will be updated.

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