Kauai structure fire causes $70,000 in damage
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Published: May. 21, 2023 at 9:17 AM HST|Updated: May. 22, 2023 at 4:32 AM HST
KAPAA (HawaiiNewsNow) - Kauai County firefighters responded to a structure fire early Saturday morning in Kapaa.
Officials say crews were called to the scene on Kuhio Highway at about 2:30 a.m.
Upon arrival, firefighters found neighbors attempting to use garden hoses to protect their property from the spreading flames, said officials.
Officials said a coconut tree also caught fire and a utility line was downed.
Authorities said the damage is estimated to be around $70,000.
The cause is under investigation.
This story may be updated.
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