Lihue Civic Center closed until further notice after overnight fire

Kauai firefighters extinguished a building fire at the Lihue Civic Center on Rice Street late Wednesday night. The incident has resulted in the closure of the facility until further notice, affecting several county services including the Division of Motor Vehicles. This event occurs as the island continues its recovery efforts following Hurricane Lowell. Local authorities have not yet specified a reopening date for the impacted county building while the situation is being managed by emergency responders.