Adequate fire safety devises and proper evacuation plans averted a near disaster when the fifth floor of Parade Arcade along Victoria Parade caught fire this morning.
Speaking at a press conference this afternoon Chief Fire Office Mark said with the help of certain safety mearsures, their firefighters did everything correct and the fire was under control within hours.
Earlier today Reid raised serious concerns over some vehicles parked in front of fire hydrants in the heart of Suva which caused problems for the fire-fighters this morning.
The windows of one of the vehicles had to be smashed to move three cars blocking the fire hydrants at Joske Street and Reid stresses its illegal for motorists to park their cars in front of fire hydrants.
Meanwhile, Managing Director of the Colonial Bank, Laurie Mellsop has assured its customers that banking services will normalize by later this afternoon after disruptions due to the fire.
Downtown Suva came to a standstill as seven fire tenders attended to the blaze on the fifth floor of the building at around 7:30 this morning and Victoria Parade and Joske Street were cordoned off.
Investigations begin into Parade Arcade fire
Related Stories
COMPOL urges Lagalaga Sanatan students to value discipline and education
Students of Lagalaga Sanatan Primary School in Labasa have been reminded of the importance of education, discipline and obedience by the Commissioner of Police Rusiate Tudravu. Tudravu spoke to the students during
Heavy Rain Alert remains for Viti Levu, Southern Bua, Cakaudrove, Lau and Lomaiviti Groups
A Heavy Rain Alert remains in force for the Eastern half of Viti Levu from Serua, Namosi through Navua, Suva, Nausori, Tailevu, Naitasiri, Ra, Southern Bua, Cakaudrove, Taveuni, Kadavu, Lau and Lomaiviti Groups and near
Warning letter written to Prof. Narsey – Acting AG
Acting Attorney General Siromi Turaga says a strong warning letter has been written to Electoral Reform Commissioner Professor Wadan Narsey after he came out publicly with the Electoral Reform Commission report recommen
3 Fijian men from KVT gang in Sydney denied bail for AUD$12.5M drugs case
Three Fijians who are alleged to be associated with a gang supplying drugs in Sydney have been refused bail by the court. 28-year-old Eparama Nevale, 28-year-old William Ravoka, and 24-year-old George Sukanaivalu,
Proposed ‘People First’ submits application for registration
The Proposed ‘People First’ has submitted its application for registration to the Registrar of Political Parties, Ana Mataiciwa. Mataiciwa confirms that the FEO is now preparing to publish the party’s applica
Visitor arrivals on track for record year while sugar output drops
Visitor arrivals have recovered following a decline in the first quarter and based on current trends, Fiji is on track to achieve a third consecutive year of record visitor arrivals in 2025. While speaking on the p