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The Hawaii County Fire Department is investigating the cause of this morning’s structure fire in Keaau.
The Hawaii County Fire Department is investigating the cause of this morning’s structure fire in Keaau.
Responding to a 7:52 a.m. call today, 11 county firefighters and three volunteer firefighters discovered a wood workshop in a garage-like structure on Hibiscus Street engulfed in flames. They were able to control the fire from spreading to the single-story residence and used approximately 8,000 gallons of water to extinguish it at 8:45 a.m.
Fire officials estimated the damage to the 22-foot by 20-foot workshop at $200,000. No injuries were reported.