An unattended candle is believed to have sparked an early Wednesday structure fire that left one person injured in Pahoa. An unattended candle is believed to have sparked an early Wednesday structure fire that left one person injured in Pahoa.
An unattended candle is believed to have sparked an early Wednesday structure fire that left one person injured in Pahoa.
Responding to a 3:22 a.m. report, firefighters found a 140-square-foot structure on Kona Street engulfed in flames, according to the Hawaii Fire Department. The fire was declared under control at 3:45 a.m. and extinguished about six minutes later.
A 31-year-old woman suffered second-degree burns to her hands when trying to exit the home while three other occupants, a man, woman and toddler escaped uninjured, according to the department. The injured woman was transported in stable condition to Hilo Medical Center for treatment.
The structure was deemed a complete loss, and damage was estimated at $20,000, according to the department.
