Big Island Video News

Serving Hawaii County

  • Hawaiʻi Island News Regions
    • Hamakua
      • Mauna Kea
    • Hilo
    • Kau
    • Kona
    • Kohala
    • Puna

graphic by BIVN

No Injuries Reported In Kona Laundromat Fire
Avatar photo

by Big Island Video News
on May 18, 2024 at 8:27 am

Subscribe to Big Island Video News (FREE)

* indicates required

STORY SUMMARY

KONA, Hawaiʻi - Flames and heavy smoke were visible just after midnight at the JK Wash and Go building on Luhia Street.

(BIVN) – A fire at a Kona laundromat on Luhia Street, identified as the JK Wash and Go, was extinguished by firefighters early Saturday morning.

No injuries were reported in the blaze, and no one had to be evacuated due to the incident, officials say.

The Hawaiʻi Fire Department says flames and heavy smoke were visible through the roof and inside the 15,000-square-foot metal commercial building, just after midnight.



No occupants were on scene upon arrival of first responders, the department said. Company 7 personnel entered the burning building through the rear door and extinguished the fire.

The fire department estimated a loss of $750,000, but efforts saved an estimated $3 million.


Filed Under: Kailua-Kona Tagged With: Kailua-Kona

LATEST NEWS

Hawaiian Electric: Power Shutoffs May Be Needed Due To Weather Conditions

High Surf Warning Added To Hawaiʻi Wind Advisories

Strong Winds Forecast For Hawaiʻi Island

Hawaiʻi Economy Worst In Nation When Adjusted For Local Prices, Study Finds

Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park Shares Civilian Conservation Corps StoryMap

Kawili Street Paving Project Begins This Week

About Big Island Video News

  • Privacy Policy

Copyright © 2026 · Dynamik-Gen on Genesis Framework · WordPress · Log in