Firefighters handled two fires on the Leeward side yesterday, a house fire that displaced six people in Nanakuli and a brush fire near Makua Cave that scorched five acres.

HFD Capt. Earle Kealoha said the house fire broke out at 7:02 a.m. at a single story residence at 87-344 Farrington Highway. He said a woman and five children ages 3 to 15 were displaced by the fire and were helped by the Red Cross.

Kealoha said the home was destroyed and damage was estimated at $265,000. The cause of the fire was still under investigation last night.

The brush fire burned five acres near Makua cave, Kealoha said. He said about 30 firefighters from HFD and federal units, five engines and the Air One helicopter battled the blaze, which was reported at 3:49 p.,m. and was under control by 4:55 p.m.

Kealoha said the brush fire could have been much worse but much of the area was green, not especially dry and that slowed down the fire.