#Waiehu home fire

The occupant reported that 30 minutes prior, they began charging a Lithium-ion battery in a USB charging device that was plugged into an electrical outlet. The charging device and battery was left on the bed.

Volunteers with the American Red Cross responded to a residential fire reported on Alakai Street in Wailuku on Sunday night, Oct. 9, 2016.

A female occupant reported smelling smoke in the house and evacuated the home after walking into a room used as a business office and finding the air conditioning unit on fire. Fire officials say the cause of the fire remains under investigation.

Police say that in addition to the man’s charred remains, police also found three deceased canines in the burned home located at 1364 Kakae Place.

Fire crews from Wailuku and Kahului were dispatched at 9:01 p.m. to the home located at 606 Kaae Road.

The Maui Fire Department recommends checking smoke detectors at least once a month, and change batteries at least once a year.

By Wendy Osher Maui firefighters responded to two home fires this morning (Friday, January 8, 2010). The first was reported at 4:36 a.m. in Waiehu. Maui Battalion Chief James “Kimo” Kino said the Waiehu fire damaged a distressed building that was not permitted and was located far up in the valley off of dirt roads. […]