Honolulu police and fire officials are investigating the cause of "suspicious" fires that broke out early today in storage areas of a four-unit apartment building in Kalihi.

One woman was treated at the scene for smoke inhalation but declined transportation to a hospital, fire officials said. A female tenant and her 3- and 11-year-old daughters ­ whose apartment suffered smoke damage ­ were given shelter and clothing vouchers by the American Red Cross Hawai'i State Chapter.

Fire was reported at 993 McGregor Lane at 2:47 a.m. Firefighters discovered one blaze in a storage area on the bottom of the two-story building. A separate fire erupted on a lanai that contained a baby stroller and other items.

Both fires occurred on the makai side of the building, but were not near each other, said Honolulu Fire Capt. Warren Aki.

Some of the apartments had smoke damage, Aki said

Officer shoots dog in Nanakuli

A Honolulu police officer responding to a 911 call that had been disconnected last night in Nanakuli shot and wounded a pit bull that approached officers, police said today.

The 3-year-old pit bull suffered a bullet wound in its left paw and was taken to a veterinarian by its owner, police said. The bullet ­ one of three fired by the officer ­ went through the dog's paw, police said.

The unidentified officer was placed on standard administrative leave after the shooting.

He and another officer responded to a residence on Auyong Homestead Road after someone called 911 but hung up before the dispatcher answered the call.

The two officers entered the property and were confronted by the unleashed pit bull that "emerged from the rear of the property and barked violently toward the police officers," police said this morning.

The officers walked away from the home, but the dog kept approaching, police said.