Firefighters Rescue Three From Punchbowl Apartment Fire

Oct 30, 2026

A fire tore through a Kaimuki apartment building, trapping residents before firefighters pulled them to safety, and it's bad news for the tenants of two damaged units.

  • Firefighters got the blaze under control, then went inside to rescue trapped residents.
  • A neighboring unit was also damaged, leaving people from both units needing help.
  • The Red Cross is now assisting the displaced residents.
  • The cause of the fire is still being investigated.
  • Separately, the Kaimuki building that houses the Happy Days Chinese Seafood Restaurant has been put up for sale for just under $2 million.

Outlook: Investigators are expected to determine the cause of the fire, while displaced residents rely on Red Cross support in the meantime.

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