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Crews responded to a structure fire on Sunday at the Hawaiian Host factory in Captain Cook, according to Big Island fire officials.
Fire crews arrived at around 5:30 p.m. Officials say white smoke was coming out of the vents at the two-story metal warehouse. All employees were evacuated before firefighters arrived.
The fire was contained to a small room with two macadamia nut roaster ovens.
The fire under control in about 10 minutes. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Damage was estimated at $80,000. No injuries were reported.

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