Firefighters put out a fire at Sand Island wastewater plant in Kalihi

Nov 11, 2026

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.

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