A fire that broke out Tuesday at the Royal Sonesta Kauai Resort in Nawilili caused an estimated $150,000 in damage.

The Kauai Fire Department responded to the fire at the resort shortly before 10:45 a.m. Tuesday, with personnel from the Lihue, Kalaheo and Kapaa fire stations, and the on-duty battalion chief.

Upon arrival about five minutes later, firefighters found smoke coming from the resort’s laundry room and successfully extinguished it. The scene was cleared shortly before 12:15 p.m.

No injuries were reported.

KFD said the fire originated from the resort’s laundry room. The case has been classified as accidental.

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