Four home fires and road accident rescue in the last 72 hours
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 mem
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Nine-bedroom wooden house destroyed by fire in Ba
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 receive
Coqeloa family pleads for assistance after a fire destroys home this morning
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
Ba family seeks public assistance after their house was destroyed by fire
A family in Vunisamaloa, Ba is pleading for assistance after their home was destroyed in a fire last Thursday. The family did not only lose their 7-bedroom house but a
Old heritage building goes down in flames in Levuka
National Fire Authority’s Levuka branch could not save the old heritage building in Levuka as it went down in flames this morning. The NFA upon arrival tried to
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 Superintend
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 st
Fire destroys three-bedroom house at Cunningham last night
A three-bedroom wooden house was destroyed by fire in Cunningham Main Road at around 11pm last night. Police say the fire allegedly started from the kitchen and no one
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
Fire from sugar cane field spreads to timber yard in Nadi Backroad
A fire believed to have started from a sugar cane farm nearby has spread to a timber yard in Nadi Backroad. The fire started at around midday today. Police investig
Fire partially destroys QVS dorm ahead of school’s 70th anniversary celebration
A fire has partially destroyed Queen Victoria School Verata House dormitory, a day before the school’s 70th anniversary celebration. About 60 students have been
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 b
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 b
What happened in Labasa Town is a wake-up call - Divisional Police Commander Northern
Divisional Police Commander Northern Kemueli Baledrokadroka has acknowledged the teamwork by the Police, the National Fire Authority, the RFMF and the public in working t
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 Churchâ
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.
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
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 scen
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 thin
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.
House engulfed in flames in Nausori
A house located opposite RC Manubhai in Nausori is on fire this hour. The National Fire Authority says residents were the first to notice the fire and immediately call