A battery explosion sparked a three-alarm fire at Waipahu Towers condominium Sunday night, displacing three residents but causing no injuries. Firefighters rescued six people including two infants from the eighth floor of the building.
- The fire started on the eighth floor of the non-sprinklered Waipahu Towers building at 10:57 p.m. Sunday.
- Firefighters rescued four adults and two infants who were sheltering in place during the incident.
- All building occupants safely evacuated with no injuries reported to residents or firefighters.
- Three residents were displaced and are receiving assistance from the American Red Cross.
- Fire investigators are determining the cause and extent of damage from the battery explosion.
Source: Hawaii News Now
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