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Police open investigation into Captain Cook residential fire
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – Hawaii Island police have opened an investigation into a structure fire that broke out Tuesday afternoon, Jan. 20, in the Captain Cook area.
Around 3:15 p.m., Kona patrol officers responded to a report of a fire on Kaohe Road.
When they arrived on scene, firefighters were working to extinguish the blaze, which had already fully engulfed the residence.
The fire was put out before 4 p.m., and no injuries were reported.
The cause of the fire is under investigation, but police say arson is not suspected.
The estimated cost of damages has not yet been determined.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Kona Patrol Officer Gerardo Ibarra at the department’s non-emergency line, (808) 935-3311, or by email at Gerardo.Ibarra@hawaiicounty.gov.
To make an anonymous tip, call island-wide CrimeStoppers at (808) 961-8300.
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