The firefighter, 25, was killed after emergency responders were called to a building in the McCully-Moiliili neighborhood of Honolulu before 8 p.m., fire officials said.
Officials described a harrowing scene at the building. As crews battled the blaze, two firefighters were declared missing, Capt. Jaimie Song of the Honolulu Fire Department told local reporters.
It's a very difficult time for us, and we just ask for your prayers and support, said Chief Sheldon K. Hao of the Honolulu Fire Department.
Mayor Rick Blangiardi of Honolulu, pointing to the fireworks explosion that occurred during New Year's celebrations, emphasized the somber moment of losing a firefighter.
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