A fire was reported at Lewers Street in Waikiki, Honolulu, Hawaii on September 15. The fire department responded heavily as per an independent journalist.
All HFD personnel were accounted for with no injuries reported,” they added. However, the Honolulu Fire Department is yet to comment officially on the matter. A cause for the fire is not known and there are no reports of injuries yet. The independent reporter shared a video showing the fire burning from a distance as smoke could be seen and flashing lights were also visible. Kiki’s is a late night nightclub and lounge located on the second floor above The Pupu House. The business advertises DJs, dancing, drinks and private events. Video from the scene shows smoke coming from the building and multiple firefighters and emergency vehicles responding. Another person shared a video from the scene showing fire department personnel were present. “S**t is getting real in Wakkiki! There’s a fire above the old Moose McGillicuddy‘s in Waikiki on Lewers Street. The fire department is rolled big and they’re smashing all the windows #on the second floor to probably let the smoke out so they can see if the fire is extinguished,” they wrote. Two residents from the fire unit and three who lived in adjacent units, were assessed for injury and illness by Emergency Medical Services.
“Multiple people sent in footage tonight, September 15, showing a heavy Honolulu Fire Department and HPD response to a fire at Kiki’s Tiki Bar, also known as Kiki’s Upstairs, at 310 Lewers Street in Waikīkī. “The fire was brought under control at 8:47am and fully extinguished at 9:11am.
One person at the scene said nearby businesses within the complex were cleared while firefighters worked the fire,” they wrote.
