Pepper spray incident prompts evacuation at Blaidell event – Honolulu Star-Advertiser

Sunday, November 1, 2026 78° Today’s Paper
By Victoria Budiono
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Fourteen people were evaluated by emergency medical personnel this afternoon after a pepper spray device accidentally discharged at a vendor’s booth during the Hawaii Holiday Craft and Gift Fair at the Neal S. Blaisdell Center.
Guests and vendors were evacuated from the venue at about 3 p.m. as emergency crews responded to the incident.
According to the Honolulu Fire Department, the pepper spray device accidentally discharged at a vendor’s booth. The building was evacuated and aired out before officials determined it was safe for people to return.
Patrons and vendors were allowed back inside less than an hour later.
Honolulu Emergency Medical Services said multiple crews evaluated 14 adult patients who were affected by the incident. All 14 declined transportation to a hospital for further treatment.





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