Updated at 8:18 a.m., Monday, January 7, 2008
Family dog dies in carport fire in Waipahu - video
Dave Dondoneau
Advertiser Staff Writer
See scenes from the carport fire in this ADVERTISER VIDEO.
The fire was reported at about 3:45 a.m. and was under control shortly after 4 a.m. It occurred at 94-278 Loaa Street.
Neighbors said they awoke to a foul smell and saw smoke coming from the home. They said the homeowner is a mechanic.
Honolulu Fire Department Captain Rob Main said the fire appeared to have started in the work bench area in the back of the carport.
Firefighters were able to contain the fire from spreading and the family was allowed to return to the home after HFD was leaving, Main said, but the house did suffer some smoke damage.
They declined service from the American Red Cross.
Fire investigators are on the scene to determine the cause of the fire.
