A family is grieving the loss of a 48 year old disabled man who died in a house fire in Nadi on Friday afternoon.
Ramesh Chand’s nephew Prakesh Tulsi told Fijivillage that Chand suffered a stroke four years ago and since then he used a stick to help him walk.
Tulsi said Ramesh Chand will be cremated tomorrow.
Chand was alone in his home at Aladutta Road in Nadi back road as his family was away at the time of the fire incident.
NFA and Police are conducting investigations to determine the cause of the fire.
Story by: Ronal Deo
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A 48-year-old disabled man died in a house fire at Aladutta Road off the Nadi back road yesterday afternoon.
Fire fighters attempted to rescue the 48-year-old when they arrived at the property, but it was not possible due to the intensity of the fire and the house was fully engulfed in flames.
The 48-year-old was alone at home as his family was away at the time of the fire incident.
The house did not have electricity.
NFA and Police are conducting investigations to determine the cause of the fire.
Fire fighters managed to extinguish the fire and stopped it from spreading to a neighbouring house.
Story by: Ronal Deo
