19 Home and Living staff in Nadi affected by fire

19 staff have been affected by the fire that destroyed the Home and Living store in Nadi last night.

Home and Living General Manager Sanjeev Mudaliar says staff who have their leave pending have had their leaves activated while other staff have been transferred to their Namaka store. Mudaliar has also confirmed that the fire has cost them close to $800,000 in damages.

Meanwhile, National Fire Authority has confirmed top floors of the building surrounding the store has been partially damaged as well.

NFA says the fire started at about 10.43pm last night and the firefighters were at the scene at about 10.47pm.

They say five firetrucks were required to contain the fire.

The Authority also confirms that there was no one in the building when the fire started.

Investigations continue.