Abandoned house fire in Kealakekua prompts quick response

Big Island firefighters extinguish abandoned building fire

HAWAII, Hawaii (KHON2) -- Hawaiʻi Island fire officials extinguished a fire at an abandoned building during the early morning hours of May 18. Officials were first made aware of the alarm at 5:50 a.m., and responded within minutes. The fire was fully out by 6:30 a.m. Large number of UH med grads plan to stay home and serve community Upon arrival, firefighters found a single-story building with a wooden frame and metal roof. Forty percent o…

Abandoned house fire in Kealakekua prompts quick response

Fire crews tackled an early morning blaze at an abandoned house in Kealakekua on Sunday morning, May 18, 2025.

Official Report: 84-4879 Keala O Keawe Rd...Kealakekua....Structure Fire

5:53am Sunday, 5/18/2025 6 HFD apparatus; 10 HFD personnel 37,500 Loss Bishop Estate possible H.Cho Owner Wood frame single family dwelling, built on cement slab, with corrugated metal roof, approx 1000 sq ft. On arrival found abandoned single story woooden frame with metal roof, single family dwelling 40% involved with fire and smoke. Per park ranger on scence abandoned building no one inside. Started offensive fire attack with two preconnect 1…