The Hawaii County Fire Department reported a house fire in the subdivision of Orchidland on Thursday, Dec. 1 around 1:28 a.m. Officials opened an investigation to try and determine the cause of this fire in Pahoa. Officials said that the flames started just before 1:30 a.m. When fire crews arrived at the home, they reported that around 80% of the single-story home was already in flames. The fire was put out at around 2:35 a.m. One adult male was evacuated with no injuries. Fire investigators are estimating around $150,000 in damage and loss from the fire. This is an ongoing investigation.