# Honolulu Fire Department

Type: organization

Source: Climate Intelligence Brief — https://getclimatebrief.com/entity/honolulu-fire-department
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## Timeline

- **2026-03-21T06:00:00Z**: Rescue Count Reaches 230 — Total number of successful rescues confirmed as emergency efforts continue through the morning.
- **2026-03-21T05:45:00Z**: Dam Failure Warning — State officials alert the public that Wahiawa Dam is reaching critical capacity.
- **2026-03-21T05:30:00Z**: Rescue Operations Begin — Honolulu Fire Department starts extracting residents from Waialua and surrounding areas.
- **2026-03-21T05:00:00Z**: Initial Flood Warnings — National Weather Service issues flash flood warnings for Oahu as heavy rain begins.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### 230 Rescued in Hawaii Flash Floods; 120-Year-Old Dam at Risk of Failure
2026-03-21 06:23:32 · Sentiment: Negative · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 3

Emergency services in Hawaii have rescued over 230 individuals following catastrophic flash flooding on Oahu's North Shore. Authorities have issued urgent warnings regarding the structural integrity of the 120-year-old Wahiawa Dam as water levels reach critical thresholds.
Full story: https://getclimatebrief.com/story/hawaii-flash-floods-dam-failure-risk

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