Firefighters today were back on the ridge above Kalihi Elementary School fighting a reccurring fire that is being deliberately set. Firefighters reported the fire was under control at midmorning.

"We've been fighting this since Sept. 23, and it continues to be a problem," Fire Department spokesman Capt. Richard Soo said, noting that witnesses have seen people in the area just before the start of recent fires.

On Friday, faculty at Kalihi Elementary School reported seeing three men and a woman getting into a car before spotting smoke on the ridge, Soo said. Firefighters responded to a 3:30 p.m. alarm yesterday in the same area and put out the fire in 30 minutes, Soo added.

Two tankers, two engine companies and the HFD helicopter were on the scene today at 6:11 a.m.

6 arrested in assault, robbery

Police yesterday arrested one 18-year-old and five 17-year-old males who are accused of chasing and beating another teen and stealing a stereo from his car.

Police said the victim, 17, drove into a parking lot off Dillingham Boulevard in an effort to flee the group pursuing him in another vehicle. The boy then attempted to flee on foot but was caught and assaulted, police said.

The incident was reported at 5:50 p.m. yesterday.

Police later arrested the six people on suspicion of second-degree criminal property damage, third-degree assault and unauthorized entry into a motor vehicle. All have been released pending further investigation.

3 robbers accost boys in Hawai'i Kai

Two 17-year-old boys told police that three men in a customized white Honda del Sol robbed them at gunpoint Friday night on Haha'ione Street in Hawai'i Kai. One shot was reportedly fired from the car in the 11:45 p.m. robbery.

No injuries were reported.

Police said the customized car has a black carbon-fiber racing hood and white rims. Anyone with information can call CrimeStoppers at 955-8300.

Fugitive arrested in Kapahulu area

Police arrested fugitive Rebecca Nona Kamakawiwoole, 48, Friday at a Kapahulu-area residence. Kamakawiwoole was wanted on a federal drug warrant and state court warrants.

Two more fires probed at Pagano's

Fire investigators and gas company inspectors today were at Pagano's Pizza at 98-298 Kamehameha Highway in 'Aiea, where two fires within a five-hour period yesterday and this morning caused an estimated $42,000 damage to structure and content.

Gas is suspected of being a contributing cause, Fire Department spokesman Capt. Richard Soo said.

Five companies responded to an 11:20 alarm last night and reported the fire extinguished at 1:10 a.m.

A second alarm was reported at the same address at 3:29 a.m. Soo said firefighters put out a fire at same place about a week ago.

Injured motorcyclist reported improving