Honolulu Fire Department News

Honolulu Firefighter Killed In Young Street Fire

The Honolulu Star-Advertiser. The 25-year-old firefighter killed in the Young Street fire Monday night has been identified as Jeffrey Fiala. Honolulu Fire Department Chief Kalani Hao said that Fiala, who had been with HFD for about a year and a half, and was dedicated member of the department who served with honor and courage. News conference at HFD “This tragedy has been truly heartbreaking for all of us,” Hao said at a news conference at HFD headquarters in Kaka...

‘Hotshot’ Teams Build Fireline In Bid To Stop Mililani Mauka Wildfire’s Spread

The wildfire burning above Mililani Mauka grew by 200 more acres on Saturday to about 1,300 acres scorched so far. The Honolulu Fire Department says the fire remains 70% contained. The blaze is about four miles from the Mililani Mauka community. water on the flames Air crews continue to drop water on the flames and there is currently no threat to homeowners. 4th November 2023 marks the sixth day since the fires started. Some believe the air campaign to drop water on the flames likely...

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