CORRECTION:
A previous version of this news release incorrectly stated that the area of the fire was a PCCC scrap metal vehicle storage area. The area in question is a former towing and impound lot. PCCC assisted fire suppression efforts during the fire through use of heavy machinery to disperse the piles of waste, allowing fire fighters to reach the flames more effectively.
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Firefighters extinguish fire in Līhu‘e Wednesday
LĪHUʻE – Kaua‘i Fire Department firefighters extinguished a fire in Līhu‘e on Wednesday, June 24.
No injuries were reported.
Firefighters were dispatched to a report of a multiple vehicle fire at a former towing and impound lot area shortly before 2:15 p.m. on Wednesday.
Personnel with the Līhu‘e Fire Station, Kalāheo Fire Station, Rescue 3 aboard Air 1, the on-duty Battalion Chief, Airport Rescue and Fire Fighters, and the Kaua'i Police Department responded to this incident.
“On behalf of the Kaua‘i Fire Department, I want to extend our sincere mahalo to the Līhu‘e Airport Rescue and Fire Fighting personnel for their swift and decisive response. Their immediate support, including the deployment of Rescue 44 and its High Reach Extendible Turret to suppress the fire, played a critical role in bringing the incident under control more quickly and preventing further extension,” said Battalion Chief Bryan Doo. “This response is a testament to the strong partnership between our agencies and the professionalism, skill, and dedication of the ARFF team. We are grateful for their assistance and proud to work alongside them in protecting our community.”
According to a preliminary report, upon arrival shortly before 2:40 p.m., firefighters arrived on scene to find multiple vehicles engulfed in flames that caused an outdoor storage area to also catch fire.
Firefighters arrived on scene to find multiple vehicles burning within a scrap metal vehicle storage area. Crews immediately began suppression efforts to contain the fire and prevent it from spreading beyond the affected area. Due to the size of the fire and the volume of smoke, additional resources were requested to assist with firefighting operations.
The fire was brought under control at approximately 4:03 p.m. Following containment, firefighters worked alongside heavy equipment operators to separate and move piles of vehicles and scrap materials, allowing crews to access and extinguish remaining hotspots. Personnel remained on scene for several hours to ensure the fire was fully extinguished before clearing the incident.
Firefighters cleared the scene shortly before 7:15 p.m. on Wednesday.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
Personnel with the Līhu‘e Fire Station, Kalāheo Fire Station, Rescue 3 aboard Air 1, and Airport Rescue and Fire Fighters arrive on scene and fight the fire.
ARFF Rescue 44 uses their High Reach Extendible Turret (HRET) to suppress the flames.
Scrap metal and debris engulfed in flames.
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