350 articles tagged "fire"
The Fiji Police Force and the National Fire Authority are jointly investigating four fires that occurred over the last two days including an incident that destroyed the Naleba Youth Training Center boys hostel in the No
The National Fire Authority is investigating three fires that occurred between Friday and Sunday to find out their probable causes. NFA says at 4.04am on Sunday, the NFA Command Centre received a call on the 910 NF
A joint investigation between the Fiji Police Force and the National Fire Authority is underway following two cases of fire over the weekend. Police say the first case was recorded at Nukulekaleka in Navua, whereby
Police are investigating two cases of alleged arson in the Southern and Northern Divisions. Police say the first incident occurred at Vunaniu Village in Serua on Thursday morning, where a house belonging to a 56-year-
Police are investigating elements of negligence following the death of a 2 year old girl in Vunikoko settlement in Seaqaqa on Monday. Divisional Police Commander North – SSP Kemueli Baledrokadroka says Police inv
National Fire Authority Chief Executive Officer Puamau Sowane is pleading with their three main stakeholders especially the Water Authority of Fiji to be responsive during emergencies. The CEO highlighted this in r
A 2 year old girl has died after fire destroyed their 3-bedroom timber and corrugated iron house at Vunikoka Settlement in Seaqaqa, and the National Fire Authority says information gathered confirms that only two childr
The Defence Club house located on Gordon Street in Suva has been destroyed in an early morning fire this morning. Firefighters from Suva to Nausori have managed to contain the fire at about 10am. The fire sta
A fire at the Labasa Power Station is causing power disruptions in Labasa. Some residents have told fijivillage News that they have been without power supply since 10pm last night. Energy Fiji Limited says the
The National Fire Authority rescue team have responded to 18 Road Accidents Rescue emergency calls so far since the beginning of this year compared to 23 RAR calls for the same period last year (up until the end of Febr
No one has sustained injuries due to the fire that broke out at De Vos on the Park in Suva at around 8 last night, as everyone present were evacuated on time. fijivillage received footage of smoke coming out of one
A fire broke out at De Vos on the Park in Suva at about 8 last night which was attended to by the National Fire Authority. Two fire trucks and an ambulance were at the scene after they were alerted about the incide
A second fire incident at the Vatuwaqa Primary School in 11 months has damaged a classroom and it is very sad to see how little the school management has learned from the previous fire. National Fire Authority Chie
It is a painful memory for a family of six from the Kiribati Settlement in Naboro as a fire on Sunday left them homeless, just before the start of the new academic year. Speaking to fijivillage News, Elizabeth Tabor
28 people are now homeless after six homes were destroyed over the weekend, causing more than $565,000 worth of damage. The National Fire Authority is urging people to be constantly aware of their surroundings and
A family is now homeless after their three-bedroom house was destroyed this morning by fire in Nawaka, Nadi. Police say the cost of damage is estimated to be around $300,000. The incident occurred at A.H. Kha
A family is now homeless after their three-bedroom house was destroyed this morning by fire in Nawaka, Nadi. Police say the cost of damage is estimated to be around $300,000. The incident occurred at A.H. Kha
Four home fire incidents in the last 72 hours have left 24 people homeless. The National Fire Authority says these incidents have sparked a renewed warning for the members of the public to practice fire safety afte
A 9-bedroom 2 flat wooden house was destroyed by fire at Namudri, Sarava in Ba this morning. Police say the fire occurred at around 07.45am. Police say they received a call from a 65-year-old man who is the owne
A family of 5 in Coqeloa, Labasa, are pleading for assistance from the public after a fire destroyed their 2 bedroom home around 8am today. 35-year-old Ranil Prasad says he was at work when the fire started, and
