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A New Yearâs Day fire destroyed a home and three cars on Liholiho Street in Wailuku. The extended family of eight that was renting the home is now looking for a place to live. SHOMA FAMILY photos
Desiree Shoma had settled down in front of the TV after a night of New Year’s Eve celebrations when she saw the orange glow of a fire outside.
“I just had this unreal feeling. I looked out of my window and I saw this fire on the ground,” Shoma said. “I was screaming (through) the house already, ‘Fire!’ “