Ambulance bursts into flames as crews respond to a patient in Waialae Iki

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A parked Honolulu Emergency Medical Service vehicle burst into flames while crews responded to a call at a Waialae Iki home.

The fire started just before 11 a.m.

The Honolulu Fire Department arrived at the fire at 11:08 a.m. and brought the fire under control shortly before 11:30 a.m.

Officials said that the ambulance involved had recently undergone scheduled servicing, which included brake and ignition work.

EMS confirmed that no injuries were reported as a result of the fire.

EMS officials said the ambulance that caught on fire is a 2020 Ford-350 with over 100,000 miles, and not one of the newer ones.

The patient who EMS initially responded to, who was listed in stable condition, was taken to the hospital by a second ambulance, EMS said.

Officials said the damaged vehicle will be replaced.

HFD is investigating the cause of the fire.