News Release – DOH Lifts Smoke Advisory Related to Fire at ABC Towing and Parts in Pearl City

STATE OF HAWAIʻI

KA MOKU ʻĀINA O HAWAIʻI

JOSH GREEN, M.D.

GOVERNOR

KE KIAʻĀINA

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

KA ʻOIHANA OLAKINO

KENNETH S. FINK, MD, MGA, MPH

DIRECTOR

KA LUNA HOʻOKELE

DOH LIFTS SMOKE ADVISORY RELATED TO FIRE AT ABC TOWING & PARTS IN PEARL CITY

026-131

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

October 1, 2026

HONOLULU - The Hawaiʻi Department of Health (DOH) has lifted the smoke advisory issued in response to the fire at ABC Towing & Parts in Pearl City.

DOH environmental health staff monitored conditions at ABC Towing & Parts and surrounding areas throughout Wednesday afternoon and evening, as well as this morning. Air monitoring indicates that air quality is at safe levels.

While the fire has been contained, it is not fully extinguished. DOH advises residents to remain vigilant and continue to monitor conditions around the property. If smoke is observed, residents should take precautions to limit exposure, including staying indoors, closing windows and doors - and setting air conditioning systems to recirculate. Individuals with respiratory or heart conditions, as well as children and older adults, should take extra precautions.

Anyone experiencing symptoms such as headache, dizziness, nausea, confusion, shortness of breath or chest pain should seek medical attention as appropriate. DOH will continue to be on-site at ABC Towing today to monitor fire response, air quality conditions and conditions at Waiawa Stream. DOH will provide additional information if conditions change.

# # #