“….the structure was old, making it more difficult to fully extinguish the fire…the roof material is wooden shake 
which made it burn faster…the fire caused about $1.4 million in damage…”
Maui firefighters spent their labor day battling a blaze at the Valley Isle Resort in Kahana. The fire was called in just after 6 a.m. Monday. Maui firefighters say it started on the second floor of a two-story building. Thick smoke and flames poured out from the roof which partially collapsed as more than 60 firefighters battled the flames.
Mainaga says a defensive tactic was necessary because the whole roof could come down, so firefighters had to stay outside. Firefighters evacuated the building as well as the Valley Isle Resort, a hotel and condominium building right next door.
The two-story building is part of the resort and has offices as well as a fitness center. “Yes that explains why the thing burned so fast.” said Mainaga.
Mainaga says no one was in the unit where the fire started and everyone was evacuated in time, so nobody was hurt.
