239 articles tagged "nfa"
From lighting up the world stage to now putting out fires as National 7s reps Vuiviwa Naduvalo and Tira Wilagi Patterson were commissioned by the National Fire Authority during a ceremony at the Suva Fire Station at Wal
The police and the National Fire Authority are investigating two separate incidents of fire where three homes have been destroyed yesterday. Police say the first case was reported in Qauia Settlement in Lami where
Five families from Nadoria Village in Dreketi, Rewa, are without a home after five houses were destroyed in a fire this morning. National Fire Authority CEO Puamau Sowane says the NFA’s National Command Centre re
Three people of Buiduna Hill in Nausori suffered injuries when their four bedroom was completely destroyed by a fire this morning. National Fire Authority CEO, Puamau Sowane says it is believed the fire was caused
Fire safety inspectors from the National Fire Authority (NFA) have started investigations into the cause of the fire on the Sunbeam bus travelling to Suva at Olosara in Sigatoka this morning. The bus, which was tra
Police and the National Fire Authority are investigating two separate fire incidents at the Labasa Hospital and at a home in Labasa. Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fong confirms all patients are safe.
The National Fire Authority has confirmed that the major fire that occurred in one of the dormitories at Ratu Kadavulevu School in Lodoni has been contained and no one was injured. However there has been significan
Police are investigating two cases of arson after a home in Nadi was destroyed and the FSC Rarawai Mill was damaged in two separate incidents. Police says a 48-year-old man was taken into custody after he allegedl
The National Fire Authority has revealed that structural fires caused $3.7 million worth of damage around the country and left one person dead in the first five months of this year. NFA Chief Executive Officer Puam
Anaya Singh, a student of International School in Suva has donated 15 flash hoods and 72 fire alarm pieces with batteries to the National Fire Authority. Singh says she wanted to do the project to help the citizens
Three families have lost their homes in separate fire incidents yesterday. Police say the first incident was reported in Nabekavu, Labasa where the home of a 59-year-old farmer was destroyed in a fire. The cause of
A home belonging to a 70-year-old man was destroyed in a fire yesterday. Police say the incident occurred at the Seseani Subdivision in Vuci South, Nausori. They say a joint investigation is underway with the
A house fire in Makoi in Nasinu has claimed the life of a 75-year-old man. Police confirm that the victim was alone at home when the incident occurred around 12 noon yesterday. They say the victim was trap
A day to remember for 4 officers from the National Fire Authority after they were awarded a medal each last night for sacrificing themselves to save lives. Firefighter Seru Cakobau, during the height of the fire,
The National Fire Authority considers cooking as one of the top causes of home fires and is calling on everyone to prioritise fire safety in their homes due to the recent spike in the number of property fires. Wi
Firefighters have contained the fire that occurred in 3 properties at Wailada, Lami this morning. The fire was at NCI Packaging, Alfa Toilet Paper and Pacific Batteries. The fire started around 10am with the c
President Ratu Wiliame Katonivere has congratulated the National Fire Authority for 100 years of service and acknowledged past and present firefighters, and officers that dedicated their lives to serving and saving live
The old Mill Cottage along Carnavon street in Suva has been destroyed in a fire this morning. This was also a heritage site. The National Fire Authority says the Fire they received a call around 2.20 am and t
The National Fire Authority is raising concerns with the general public following the increasing number of home fires over the Christmas festivities and calls for everyone to take extra precautions and advocate fire saf
Two structural fire reports were received by the National Fire Authority of Fiji in the last 24 hours and both incidents happened in the Western division. NFA Chief Executive Officer Sowane Puamau says the first re
