Firefighters put out a fire at Sand Island wastewater plant in Kalihi
A fire broke out at a biosolids processing facility in Kalihi and was put out quickly, with no injuries reported.
- Black smoke was seen over the Kalihi area after a fire started at Sand Island's wastewater treatment plant around 8 a.m.
- Honolulu fire crews knocked down the blaze with no injuries.
- The biosolids processing equipment involved is run by a private contractor working for the city, not city staff directly.
- Workers spotted the smoke and reported the fire quickly, helping limit the damage.
Outlook: The cause of the fire is still under investigation.