Kailua house fire that caused $33,000 in damage determined accidental, HFD says

KAILUA (HawaiiNewsNow) - Investigators have determined a blaze that cause $33,000 in damage at a Kailua home as accidental.

Officials said the damage estimate is $30,000 to the building and $3,000 to the contents.

Officials said the blaze was “probably caused” by the failure of equipment. They said it originated in a utility closet that housed the equipment to operate a hot tub/spa.

Honolulu firefighters responded Wednesday evening to a building fire in Kailua.

Fire crews arrived at the scene around 7:40 p.m. near Dune Circle in Kailua.

Upon arrival, firefighters saw flames emanating from the side of the home.

Officials said the blaze was “probably caused” by the failure of equipment. They added it originated in a utility closet that housed the equipment to operate a hot tub/spa.

No injuries or fatalities were reported.

The fire was extinguished around 8:00 p.m.