Blaze damages Hilo home

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A blaze that started in the kitchen caused $120,000 damage to a Hilo home on Saturday night, according to a written Fire Department statement.

A blaze that started in the kitchen caused $120,000 damage to a Hilo home on Saturday night, according to a written Fire Department statement.

Nine units responded to the 7:24 p.m. fire, with the first unit arriving at the 140 Alae St. home four minutes later. The fire was reported under control at 7:40 p.m. and extinguished at 7:47 p.m.

No one was injured, and an estimated $85,000 in property was saved.

According to county property tax records, the home is owned by Earl and Donn De La Cruz.