Scores of residents evacuated their homes in the McCully area Wednesday night after a fire engulfed a two-story duplex in a densely populated area that included a three-story apartment, other duplexes and single-story wooden homes.

Honolulu Fire spokesman Capt. David Jenkins said four homes were either heavily damaged or destroyed, including a two-story building that collapsed.

He said firefighters were actively searching the collapsed building to see if there were any occupants.

The three-alarm fire occurred in the Hauoli Street area near Waiola and Citron streets.

About 55 firefighters in 15 companies were dispatched to the 800 block of Hauoli Street where a two-story family dwelling was on fire, said Jenkins.

The fire started at about 7:40 p.m. and firefighters were able to knock down the fire in about 15 minutes, although it continued to smoulder in some areas, Jenkins said.

Toddler who died in Hilo accident ID’d

Toddler who died in accident identified

A 3-year-old Hawaii island girl who died after she was struck by a sport utility vehicle at about 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at Hilo Val Hala apartments has been identified as Kawenalanionapua Low-Hopeau. Police said the 66-year-old woman driving the 2008 Ford SUV was uninjured.

Police have opened a negligent homicide investigation and are seeking witnesses. Contact Hawaii Police officer Clarence Acob at 961-2293 or email him at clarence.acob@hawaiicounty.gov, or call CrimeStoppers at 961-8300.