Gas leak prompts evacuation at Costco Iwilei
A suspected gas leak forced fire crews to the Costco in Iwilei, and the store was cleared out — disruptive for shoppers but no injuries reported.
- Fire crews rushed to the Iwilei Costco after an apparent gas leak.
- The whole store was evacuated as a precaution.
- The call came around the same time as a separate collapse incident on Oahu.
- It is not yet known whether weather played a role in that collapse.
Outlook: Expect the store to reopen once crews confirm the leak is sealed and the building is safe.