Waikiki fire update: Massive blaze reported on Lewers Street in Honolulu, Hawaii; scary videos emerge
A fire was reported at Lewers Street in Waikiki, Honolulu, Hawaii on September 15. The fire department responded heavily as per an independent journalist.
However, the Honolulu Fire Department is yet to comment officially on the matter. A cause for the fire is not known and there are no reports of injuries yet.
Scary videos of the fire were also shared on Facebook.
Waikiki fire: Scary videos emerge
The independent reporter shared a video showing the fire burning from a distance as smoke could be seen and flashing lights were also visible.
“Multiple people sent in footage tonight, September 15, showing a heavy Honolulu Fire Department and HPD response to a fire at Kiki’s Tiki Bar, also known as Kiki’s Upstairs, at 310 Lewers Street in Waikīkī. Kiki’s is a late night nightclub and lounge located on the second floor above The Pupu House. The business advertises DJs, dancing, drinks and private events. Video from the scene shows smoke coming from the building and multiple firefighters and emergency vehicles responding. One person at the scene said nearby businesses within the complex were cleared while firefighters worked the fire,” they wrote.
Another person shared a video from the scene showing fire department personnel were present.
Waikiki fire in Ala Moana Boulevard area
The news of the fire on Lewers Street comes days after the fire in the Ala Moana Boulevard area of Waikiki. Honolulu firefighters managed to extinguish a fire in a high-rise. The Honolulu Fire Department shared a video of their operations as well.
“The Honolulu Fire Department responded to a two-alarm building fire reported near 1720 Ala Moana Boulevard at 8:32am. The first unit arrived on scene at 8:39am, found light black smoke coming from a penthouse unit of a high-rise building. Fire fighters commenced an offensive fire attack, checked for fire extension to make sure that the fire did not spread from the enclosed balcony to adjacent rooms or units,” the statement read.
“The fire was brought under control at 8:47am and fully extinguished at 9:11am. Two residents from the fire unit and three who lived in adjacent units, were assessed for injury and illness by Emergency Medical Services. All HFD personnel were accounted for with no injuries reported,” they added.
