Kauai county officials say damage caused to a large warehouse from a fire is estimated at $3.5 million.The 13,000 square foot building is owned by Grove Farm Company and was home to four businesses including Kauai Freight Service.
The fire was first reported at 4:44 a.m. and although it was contained by 7 a.m., firefighters remained on the scene for 12 hours putting out hot spots.
The warehouse also contained about a three-month supply of newsprint used to print the Garden Island Newspaper.
Investigators have yet to determine the cause of the fire.
No one was injured.
