Gas generator blamed for Wailuku house fire
A mishap with a gas generator caused a fire that caused extensive damage to a Wailuku home Sunday afternoon, according to a Maui County Fire Department report.
Flames could be seen coming through the roof of the home when Maui firefighters from Wailuku and Kahului arrived at 60 Wilikona Place following the 4:38 p.m. alarm.
Firefighters brought the fire at the single-story, 2,600-square-foot home under control at 5:32 p.m.
Two people home at the time of the fire escaped without injuries.
Damage is estimated at $350,000.