Authorities searching for cause of raging Waikiki apartment blaze where 2 were found dead

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Two people were found dead at a Waikiki apartment on Sunday after a raging blaze engulfed the unit and damaged a significant portion of the building.

Honolulu firefighters responded to the three-alarm blaze about 3 p.m. Sunday.

The fire was at a two-story walk-up building on Kaioo Drive.

Additional details on the two people found dead was not released.

Witnesses reported hearing explosions as the fire tore through the building.

Firefighters reported the blaze was extinguished by 3:45 p.m.

Fire investigators were dispatched to determine the cause of the fire.

This story will be updated.