Fire burns part of Canario Building in Hilo Thursday (June 30)

By Hawaii 24/7 Staff

Fire/rescue crews responded to a 10:44 p.m. alarm for a structure fire at the Canario Building on Haili Street and Kamehameha Avenue in Hilo Thursday (June 30).

Upon arrival firefighters found a small section of the west building wall facing the Palace Theatre on fire along with part of the roof. Crews had the fire out in about 15 minutes.

Damage is estimated to be about $20,000. The cause of the blaze is under investigation.