Bedridden man dies in Newtown fire
A 58-year-old bedridden man has unfortunately passed away in a fire which occurred in Newtown yesterday afternoon. Divisional Police Commander South Senior Superintendent of Police Wate Vocevoce says the intensity
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Man rushed to hospital while 4-bedroom house destroyed in fire in Makoi
A man has been rushed to the hospital while a 4-bedroom house in Makoi has been destroyed in a fire last night. Bystanders told fijivillage News that the family was still in their house when the fire broke out and
145 structural fires recorded compared to 113 last year
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. 145 structural fire incidents were recorded co
Under-quality or cheap electrical components sold in our country is one of the main cause of fire – NFA CEO
The main causes of fire nowadays are under-quality or cheap electrical components and housing material sold in our country, faulty electric outlets and unattended cooking. National Fire Authority CEO Puamau Sowane
Urban Search and Rescue training underway to build a safer Fiji
As part of building a safer and more resilient Fiji, over 50 participants from government agencies, National Fire Authority and Australian Disaster Assessment Team are taking part in the first-ever Urban Search and Resc
73-year-old man dies in a house fire in Sigatoka
A 73-year-old man has died in a house fire in Sigatoka yesterday The unfortunate incident occurred in Semo, Sigatoka after 11am. A joint investigation is underway between the National Fire Authority and Police
Over $200,000 worth of damages after fire at Dreketi Mosque
An early morning fire has caused over $200,000 worth of damges to the Dreketi Mosque this morning. Dreketi Mosque President, Mohammed Habil Khan says he was notified by a carrier driver about the fire at around 8.
2 in custody for alleged arson case while investigation continue into Nanuku fire this morning
Two people are in police custody for their alleged involvement in two different arson cases over the weekend, while the National Fire Authority is investigating a fire that occurred at Nanuku Settlement in Vatuwaqa this
Morning fire destroys Minister’s home in Matacaucau Village, Tailevu
A home in Matacaucau Village in Namalata, Tailevu, was destroyed by a fire yesterday. The home belongs to a Methodist Church Minister, who was in Suva for the Church’s Annual General Meeting at Furnival Park, To
Nadi Airport fire team conducting fire drills
The public are being urged not to be alarmed when seeing smoke coming from the Nadi International Airport as the Airport Fire Team is conducting fire drills. Fiji Airports says these are regular drills. Some p
NFA tells commercial property owners to ensure their premises are fire safety compliant
The National Fire Authority is calling on commercial property owners to ensure that their premises are fire safety compliant after 6 businesses were destroyed in a fire in Labasa Town yesterday. NFA says they atten
Five shops destroyed in Labasa Town fire
Five shops have been destroyed in a fire at Labasa Town today. Labasa resident, Paul Jadu Ram says it's a big loss for the businesses and the people of Labasa. He says it will take time to rebuild and th
NFA calling on residential owners to ensure their premises are fully fire safety compliant
National Fire Authority is calling on residential property owners to ensure that their premises are fully fire safety compliant. This was after a residential property was engulfed in flames last week in Nausori, wh
Fire fighters currently trying to contain fire at Micro-Investment shop in Nadawa
Fire fighters are currently battling a fire at the Micro-Investment shop at the corner of the Tiri Road in Nadawa. Two fire trucks and Police are currently at the scene. The caretaker of the shop is still in s
NFA investigates the cause of a vehicle fire in Samabula
The National Fire Authority is investigating the cause of a vehicle fire in Lakeba Street, Samabula. NFA says the firefighters received a call yesterday afternoon thinking it was a property fire however, upon thei
59 year old man dies from burns during a house fire along Ross Street in Nausori
A 59-year-old man has passed away from burns allegedly sustained during a house fire along Ross Street in Nausori. Police say the man was staying alone in the home. Police and National Fire Authority officials
Electrical fault probable cause of fire - NFA
Initial investigations into a small property fire at Bountiful Estates, Nadi, early this morning have found that an electrical fault is the probable cause of the fire. National Fire Authority CEO, Puamau Sowane sa
Driver escapes unhurt after bus catches fire in Vatukoula
A bus driver escaped unhurt after the bus he was driving caught fire along Arya Samaj Road, Vatukoula. Abinesh Kumar was driving the 30-seater Shaolin model bus, belonging to Baitul Transport Company Limited of Tok
Suspect on alleged arson at fuel company terminal interviewed and released
A suspect was caution interviewed and released regarding the alleged attempted arson case at a fuel company terminal on the 23rd of last month. Assistant Commissioner of Police, Sakeo Raikaci says investigators ar
Fire destroys Shreedhar Motors factory in Lami
The Shreedhar Motors coachwork factory was completely destroyed in a fire at Wailada Industrial Subdivision, Lami last night. NFA fire investigators are working closely with the Fiji Police Force forensics departme