State orders Waiawa junkyard to halt operations after fire released hazardous substances

Oct 03, 2026

Hawaii regulators have shut down a Waiawa junkyard after a fire there spread hazardous material, bad news for the company and a relief for nearby residents.

  • The state health department ordered ABC Towing to stop work immediately and clean up the contamination.
  • The company has 72 hours to hand in a cleanup plan.
  • If it misses that deadline, the state will do the cleanup itself and send the company the bill.
  • Firefighters were still putting out hot spots at the Lehua Avenue yard days after Wednesday's fire.
  • The company already owes close to half a million dollars in earlier fines.

Outlook: Expect the cleanup plan deadline to pass this week, with the state likely stepping in and adding to the company's growing bill.

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