A battery explosion sparked a fire on the eighth floor of Waipahu Towers condominium Monday night, displacing three residents. Firefighters rescued six people and brought the blaze under control with no injuries reported.
- Fire occurred at Waipahu Towers on Oahu, not Maui, but demonstrates fire safety risks in high-rise residential buildings.
- Battery explosion caused the blaze in the non-sprinklered eight-story building Monday night.
- Firefighters rescued four adults and two infants who were sheltering in place during the incident.
- Three residents were displaced and are receiving assistance from the American Red Cross.
- No injuries were reported and fire investigators are determining the full extent of damage.
Source: Hawaii News Now
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