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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Saturday, September 19, 2009

Big Island post office fire deemed suspicious by firefighters

Advertiser Staff

A fire at a Volcano Village post office early this morning appears to be suspicious, Big Island fireighters said.

The fire was reported at 2:37 a.m. today and was out by 2:50 p.m., firefighter said. When firefighters arrived there was smoke visible under the eaves of the building, firefighters said. The fire appeared suspicious in origin and an exterior window appeared to be pried open prior to firefighters arriving. The fire caused an estimated $15,000 in damages.