Officials are still investigating what sparked a blaze that destroyed two homes late last night in the Soda Creek subdivision in 'Ewa.

Honolulu Fire Capt. Robert Main said the damage estimate for the home at 91-984 Waimomona Place was $410,000 for structure and contents.

Damage to the home next door, 91-992 Waimomona Place, was set at $430,000 for structure and contents, which included a damaged car in the carport, he said.

A rare third alarm was sounded for the 9 p.m. fire because the homes in the area are very close together and there were concerns the blaze would spread, Main said. About 50 firefighters responded to the call and several hundred people gathered in the street to watch.

Neighbors pounded on doors and helped a man flee the house at 91-984 Waimomona Place, where the fire started, and also helped a woman escape from the house next door.