239 articles tagged "nfa"
People have been reminded about the importance of fire safety and how they can take extra precautions to avoid unwanted fire incidents during Diwali and into December. 152 structural fire incidents were recorded co
A 61-year-old man escaped death this morning after the vehicle he was driving collided with another vehicle at the roundabout outside the Nadi International Airport and caught fire. Police say the 61-year-old man w
The National Fire Authority (NFA) is calling on building owners and business operators to safely secure their businesses and properties before leaving. NFA Chief Executive Officer Puamau Sowane made this call after
153 homes have been destroyed in fires far this year with houses suffering over 80 percent damage in each case. As Diwali approaches, NFA is urging the public to exercise extreme caution especially with the use of
Two women were able to escape a fire at their Tiri Road home in Nadawa in the last hour. No one was injured in the fire as the women were quickly taken out by their neighbours. One of the occupants of the hous
A family of five from Votualevu, Nadi, is seeking assistance after their home was destroyed in a fire on Sunday. Shahista Azmin Bi, the daughter of the homeowner, says nothing in their house was left and they are n
The National Fire Authority has expressed serious concern after 10 residential fires occurred this month, compared to 15 during the same period last year. NFA says the estimated cost of the damage from these fires
The National Fire Authority has expressed concern about the rising number of fires in the Western Division over the past three days. NFA says the first fire occurred at a property belonging to the Roman Catholic Ch
If anyone is found unlawfully burning rubbish in their compound without proper approval, they can be fined up to $10,000 under the Environment Act. This is the warning from the National Fire Authority, which has ex
The National Fire Authority is cautioning restaurant and eatery owners to ensure their staff undergo fire safety at work training conducted by the Authority after they received a small property fire call at Raojibhai Pa
The CEO of the National Fire Authority, Sowane Puamau, says any loss of life from fire is a tragic event after a man in his 40s died while trying to assist a homeowner whose house was engulfed in flames in Nadroumai Vi
Quick action by the National Fire Authority and bystanders helped contain the fire that broke out in a building at Raojibhai Patel Street in Suva this afternoon. It is believed that the fire broke out at around 12p
A house is on fire at Gaji Road in Samabula. The house is located in an informal settlement. 🔥 House on fire at Gaji Road◠Read More: https://t.co/h6nQfi3138 pic.twitter.com/5m7Vs5bIw8 — fijiv
You will now see the National Fire Authority officers in a new look after their official attire has been revamped and launched 29 years after it was nationalised. While launching the new attire and their Business C
National Fire Authority investigators have started looking into three fires in the past two days, with one incident Monday resulting in the death of a 75-year-old bedridden stroke patient at Kala Craft Kashmir in Lautok
A 75-year-old man has died in a fatal fire incident in his house in Qaliwalu Settlement, Lautoka. The man was trapped inside the house when the fire started at around 9am yesterday. The National Fire Authority
At least 16 people have been displaced after three home fires in the past four days. National Fire Authority Chief Executive Officer Puamau Sowane says despite the NFA’s efforts to conduct awareness in various mo
The National Fire Authority and Police are currently conducting a joint investigation into the 3 cases of home fires that were reported yesterday in Nadi and Lautoka. They say the first report was received from Dr
The National Fire Authority is urging the government and schools around the country to insure their properties to avoid huge losses in case of a fire after a fire destroyed two dormitories and an agricultural workshop i
In enhancing their service, the National Fire Authority had a milestone achievement earlier this week as they signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Queensland Fire and Emergency Services of Queensland, Australia
