MFD: Gasoline may have sparked Haiku carport fire
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) — Maui firefighters extinguished a structure fire in Haiku Wednesday night.
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Crews responded to the 600 block of Mopua Street just before 7:30 p.m. and found a partially enclosed carport and storage shed engulfed in flames.
Firefighters extended multiple hose lines to extinguish the fire and protect nearby homes. No one was hurt or displaced.
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The cause of the fire remains under investigation, however the department said it may have been caused by gasoline being transferred between containers.
Officials estimated damage at about $5,000 for the structure and $50,000 for its contents, as reported by the owner.
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