 Skyline of Honolulu seen from the University of Hawaii at Manoa with the Marco Polo in the middle scarred by the fire 1 month after the incident. | |
| Date | July 14, 2017 |
|---|---|
| Time | 2:17pm HST |
| Location | Honolulu, Hawaii |
| Coordinates | 21°17′14.99″N 157°49′42.53″W / 21.2874972°N 157.8284806°W |
| Type | Structure fire |
| Cause | Undetermined[1] |
| Deaths | 4[2][3] |
| Non-fatal injuries | 13 |
| Property damage | Over $100 million[4] |
The Marco Polo condo fire was a high-rise fire that occurred at 2:17 p.m. on July 14, 2017, in the 36-story Marco Polo condominium building at 2333 Kapiolani Boulevard in the McCully-Mōʻiliʻili neighborhood of Honolulu, Hawaii.[5] 4 people were killed, and 13 others (including 1 firefighter) were injured.[3][6] Over 200 units were damaged or destroyed[a] giving the destruction of the building at more than $100 million.[4] Additionally, concern about the abatement of asbestos, which was built into the Marco Polo structure, is under investigation by the state of Hawai'i's Department of Health and Department of Labor's workplace safety division.[7][8][9][10][11]
- ^ Yerton, Stewart (October 16, 2017). "What Started The Marco Polo Fire Remains A Mystery". Honolulu Civil Beat. Retrieved October 19, 2017.
- ^ Schaefers, Alison (July 28, 2017). "Hundreds gather to mourn Marco Polo fire victim". Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Retrieved July 31, 2017.
- ^ a b Fujimori, Leila (August 19, 2017). "Woman who waited 4 hours for rescue from condo fire dies". Star-Advertiser. Honolulu. Associated Press. Retrieved August 19, 2017.
- ^ a b c Star-Advertiser staff (August 1, 2017). "Marco Polo fire caused more than $100 million in damage". Star-Advertiser. Honolulu. Retrieved August 19, 2017.
- ^ HNN staff (July 14, 2017). "3 dead, 4 seriously injured in 5-alarm blaze at Honolulu highrise". Hawaii News Now. Honolulu. Retrieved July 15, 2017.
- ^ Kubota, Gary (July 14, 2017). "3 killed in 5-alarm blaze at Kapiolani Boulevard high rise". Star-Advertiser. Honolulu. Retrieved July 15, 2017.
- ^ Mangieri, Gina (July 25, 2017). "State takes oversight, investigative actions on asbestos in Marco Polo building". KHON2. Honolulu. Retrieved August 19, 2017.
- ^ Morales, Manolo (July 25, 2017). "Doctor explains dangers of asbestos as Marco Polo residents raise safety concerns". KHON. Honolulu. Retrieved August 19, 2017.
- ^ Davis, Chelsea (August 10, 2017). "Firefighters union raises asbestos concerns from 7-alarm highrise blaze". Hawaii News Now. Honolulu. Retrieved August 19, 2017.
- ^ Fujimori, Leila (August 11, 2017). "Asbestos confirmed in Marco Polo condo at time of fire". Star-Advertiser. Honolulu. Retrieved August 19, 2017.
- ^ Consillio, Kristen (September 30, 2017). "Fire department fined over Marco Polo blaze". Star-Advertiser. Retrieved September 30, 2017.
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