Wells Street Structure Fire Burns Office Space

File photo by Wendy Osher.

By Wendy Osher

Maui firefighters responded to a structure fire on Wells Street in Wailuku tonight (Monday, April 9, 2012) that caused an estimated $11,000 in damage.

Fire officials said the fire was first reported at 5:52 p.m. at a 1,000-square foot wooden structure.

When crews arrived on scene, they found the back room of the structure on fire, along with the exterior wall and roof.

Authorities say the affected structure was a home that was converted to office space.

According to property records, the building is partially owned by the Wells Court Hui LLC, Commercial Properties of Maui Management; and the Honpa Hongwanji Mission.

It is unclear what office space was affected.  Fire officials say the offices were unoccupied at the time of the fire.

Records show the incident was under control by 6:12 p.m., and extinguished by 6:54 p.m.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation.