4 years after the Marco Polo high-rise fire
![](https://staradvertiser.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/20170728-08.jpg)
![](https://staradvertiser.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/CTY-MARCO-POLO-FIRE-9.jpg)
![](https://staradvertiser.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/CTY-CONDO-FIRE0892.jpg)
![](https://staradvertiser.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/CTY-Marco-Polo-162.jpg)
![](https://staradvertiser.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/CTY-MP-damage-8.jpg)
![](https://staradvertiser.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/CTY-MP-damage-6.jpg)
![](https://staradvertiser.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/CTY-MP-damage-5.jpg)
![](https://staradvertiser.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/CTY-MP-damage-3.jpg)
![](https://staradvertiser.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/CTY-MARCO-POLO-LAWSUIT0058.jpg)
![](https://staradvertiser.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/CTY-EDDIE-PROJECT-46.jpg)
![](https://staradvertiser.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/CTY-EDDIE-PROJECT-45.jpg)
![](https://staradvertiser.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/CTY-EDDIE-PROJECT-44.jpg)
![](https://staradvertiser.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/CTY-EDDIE-PROJECT-43-scaled.jpg)
![](https://staradvertiser.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/20170728-08.jpg)
![](https://staradvertiser.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/CTY-MARCO-POLO-FIRE-9.jpg)
![](https://staradvertiser.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/CTY-CONDO-FIRE0892.jpg)
![](https://staradvertiser.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/CTY-Marco-Polo-162.jpg)
![](https://staradvertiser.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/CTY-MP-damage-8.jpg)
![](https://staradvertiser.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/CTY-MP-damage-6.jpg)
![](https://staradvertiser.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/CTY-MP-damage-5.jpg)
![](https://staradvertiser.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/CTY-MP-damage-3.jpg)
![](https://staradvertiser.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/CTY-MARCO-POLO-LAWSUIT0058.jpg)
![](https://staradvertiser.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/CTY-EDDIE-PROJECT-46.jpg)
![](https://staradvertiser.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/CTY-EDDIE-PROJECT-45.jpg)
![](https://staradvertiser.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/CTY-EDDIE-PROJECT-44.jpg)
![](https://staradvertiser.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/CTY-EDDIE-PROJECT-43-scaled.jpg)
ASSOCIATED PRESS / 2017
Fire damage is shown at the Marco Polo residential high-rise building, which did not update its fire alarm system to meet the latest safety standards.CRAIG T. KOJIMA / 2017
Honolulu firefighters attack the blaze at the Marco Polo residential high-rise building, which did not update its fire alarm system to meet the latest safety standards.CINDY ELLEN RUSSELL / 2017
Flames engulf two units on the mauka side of Marco Polo condominium building at 2333 Kapiolani Boulevard.STAR-ADVERTISER / 2017
Fire damage is visible on the front of the Marco Polo high-rise building as seen from the Ala Wai Community Park.COURTESY REINOLD JONES / 2017
An inside view of unit 2715 at the Marco Polo condominium, which was damaged from fire, smoke and water.COURTESY REINOLD JONES / 2017
An inside view of unit 2715 at the Marco Polo condominium, which was damaged from fire, smoke and water.COURTESY REINOLD JONES
An inside view of unit 2715 at the Marco Polo condominium, which was damaged from fire, smoke and water.COURTESY REINOLD JONES
An inside view of unit 2715 at the Marco Polo condominium, which was damaged from fire, smoke and water.CINDY ELLEN RUSSELL / 2018
Phillip Reller lost his brother Britt Reller and his mother Jean Dilley in the Marco Polo fire on July 14, 2017. Reller along with two other families and the nonprofit entity that they created, sued Associa, the Marco Polo Association, Touchstone Properties and Ohana Control Systems Inc. for wrongful death and negligence. A confidential settlement was reached in the 2017 deadly Marco Polo high-rise fire. Pictured before a press conference about the lawsuit is Phil Reller, facing center, with his wife Trina Zelle. Also pictured are from left to right: attorneys Terrance M. Revere, Woody Soldner and Mark S. Davis.CRAIG T. KOJIMA / CKOJIMA@STARADVERTISER.COM
The exterior view of the Marco Polo building today. The family of Marco Polo fire victims is launching the Eddie Project on the fourth anniversary of the worst residential fire. The Eddie Project is dedicated to ensuring the safety and welfare of pet animals in fire emergencies and disasters.CRAIG T. KOJIMA / CKOJIMA@STARADVERTISER.COM
Phillip Reller stands outside the Marco Polo building. He lost his brother Britt Reller and his mother Jean Dilley in the Marco Polo fire on July 14, 2017. The family of Marco Polo fire victims is launching the Eddie Project on the fourth anniversary of the worst residential fire. The Eddie Project is dedicated to ensuring the safety and welfare of pet animals in fire emergencies and disasters.CRAIG T. KOJIMA / CKOJIMA@STARADVERTISER.COM
Phillip Reller stands outside the Marco Polo building. He lost his brother Britt Reller and his mother Jean Dilley in the Marco Polo fire on July 14, 2017. The family of Marco Polo fire victims is launching the Eddie Project on the fourth anniversary of the worst residential fire. The Eddie Project is dedicated to ensuring the safety and welfare of pet animals in fire emergencies and disasters.CRAIG T. KOJIMA / CKOJIMA@STARADVERTISER.COM
Phillip Reller holds a photo of his late brother Britt Reller and dog Eddie. He lost his brother and his mother Jean Dilley in the Marco Polo fire on July 14, 2017. The family of Marco Polo fire victims is launching the Eddie Project on the fourth anniversary of the worst residential fire. The Eddie Project is dedicated to ensuring the safety and welfare of pet animals in fire emergencies and disasters.