Kahului Structure Fire Causes $11K Damage

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By Wendy Osher

A structure fire in Kahului on Memorial Day caused $11,500 to a detached shed.

The incident was reported shortly after 3 p.m. on Monday, May 26, at a home located at 538 Māʻalo Street.

Fire officials say crews from Kahului and Wailuku arrived on scene to find a 10 foot by 15 foot detached shed, approximately 75% involved in fire.

According to department reports, the fire was quickly brought under control within a few minutes, and no injuries were reported.

Authorities say a fire inspector investigating deemed the fire as accidental with damages to the structure estimated at $2,500 and damage to its contents estimated at $9,000.