Downtown Hilo Fire Investigation Continues; Streets Reopen After Four Buildings Destroyed ​Hawaiʻi Island police are continuing the investigation into multiple structure fires that occurred in Downtown Hilo early on Sunday morning, November 30, 2025. ​The earliest video of the catastrophic fire was captured by Isileli Masima. The footage provides a sobering view of the fire's rapid progression: a small flame on the overhang of one of the buildings is followed by larger flames a few seconds later