239 articles tagged "nfa"
The number of people displaced by property fires in the first half of this year has increased to 652 compared to 566 in the same period last year, according to the National Fire Authority. NFA Chief Executive Offic
The Old CWM Birthing Unit at Amy Street, Suva last month was deliberately set on fire. This has been confirmed by National Fire Authority CEO Puamau Sowane who says the cause of fire has been determined as incendia
Damodar Group CEO Div Damodar confirms that the National Fire Authority has been offered by Damodar Yatulau Pte Limited to remain on their property at the Arts Village until July 2026. This follows concerns raised
Residents of Pacific Harbour can breathe a sigh of relief as the National Fire Authority has now been given two to three years to move to a new location after earlier being given only three months by owners Damodar Yatu
Pacific Harbour Fire Station is closing down as the plot is owned by Damodar Yatu Lau Pte Limited which has taken it back for development and the residents will be served by the Navua Fire Station from this Friday.
The management of Extra Supermarket in Labasa is grateful to the National Fire Authority for their quick action in containing the spread of the fire that happened at their shop yesterday afternoon. According to the
A 71-year-old man suffering from stroke has tragically lost his life in a house fire in Navakai, Nadi. He was alone at home and unable to escape when the fire broke out. Police confirm that a post-mortem will
Rups Big Bear’s Raiwaqa warehouse has sustained 95 percent damage and although the estimated cost is yet to be determined, the warehouse was insured. The National Fire Authority says a four-member investigation t
37 senior National Fire Authority officers have graduated as part of the second cohort who completed intensive training in Urban Search and Rescue Level 1 and Swift Water Rescue, and training. Minister for Housing
The National Fire Authority is improving its technical rescue operations by adopting international standards and working more closely with other Pacific Island emergency services. The NFA says it has started a full
A family in Nadawa has been left homeless after a devastating fire destroyed their home in Urau Place last night. In an interview with fijivillage News, Suresh Chand, who has lived in Nadawa for 37 years, says he a
A family in Waidamudamu Road in Vunimoli, Labasa has been left homeless after a fire destroyed their 4-bedroom house. Sharmendra Kamal Bhan, the house owner, told fijivillage News that his mother, wife and baby wer
It was a heartbreaking morning for a family residing in Waidamudamu Road in Vunimoli, Labasa, as their 4-bedroom house was destroyed by fire yesterday morning. Sharlmendra Kamal Bhan, the house owner, told fijivill
The National Fire Authority is calling on business owners, especially eatery proprietors, to ensure that flammable items likely to cause a fire are stored properly in a safe space following a fire at Aosen Food Takeaway
A fire broke out at the Aosen Restaurant in Nabua this afternoon, however, quick action by the National Fire Authority saved lives. The owner of the restaurant says the fire started while she was frying fish.
The National Fire Authority is calling on people not to use fire as a means to resolve arguments. NFA Chief Executive Officer Puamau Sowane says they believe that the fire that destroyed a home in Jittu Estate in w
Firefighters will now be better equipped to protect lives and properties and also respond to fires and emergencies quickly after the commissioning of the first-ever Port Rescue Fire Truck—the Mercedes-Zetros. Whi
An average of 6 fire fatalities per year were recorded by the National Fire Authority since 2016. While highlighting the second fire fatality for this year, which occurred last Sunday at Jittu Estate in Raiwaqa, NF
The fire that claimed the life of a woman in Jittu Estate in Raiwaqa last Sunday is believed to be an arson and suicide case. National Fire Authority CEO Puamau Sowane says the information gathered on the ground fr
People will no longer have to pay cash for the National Fire Authority services after signing an agreement with Vodafone Fiji to adopt their M-PAiSA mobile wallet for transaction between NFA businesses and members of th
