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The Honolulu Advertiser
Updated at 7:27 p.m., Sunday, June 15, 2008

Red Cross responds to house fire on Big Island

Advertiser Staff

American Red Cross volunteers responded early this morning to a residential fire in Pahoa on the Big Island.

Firefighters received the first call at 2:22 a.m. and were at 15-1515 Apaa Street 15 minutes later.

The fire at the single-story residence was confined to one bedroom and hallway. It was deemed under control at 2:47 a.m. and extinguished by 2:50 a.m.

Firefighters said the fire caused about $30,000 damage.

The Red Cross provided emergency assistance for clothing and bedding.