Police are investigating a fire that partly destroyed the Rups Big Bear shop in Ba town yesterday.

Assistant Spokesperson, Corporal Suliano Tevita has confirmed, Rups Big Bear rented the first and ground floor of the building while the 48 year old owner occupies the top floor with his family.

The owner noticed somke coming out from the first floor and informed Police and National Fire Authority who attended the fire and managed to contain it.

Damage is estimated around $90,000.