Fijivillage
11 February, 2026, 11:18 am
Central - 29°C Clouds
11 February, 2026, 11:18 am Central - 29°C Clouds

Investigators analyzing evidence to determine the cause of major commercial fires

Investigators analyzing evidence to determine the cause of major commercial fires

By Dhanjay Deo
04/08/2021

National Fire Authority investigators are currently collecting and analyzing evidence to determine the cause of major commercial fires on Sunday night in Ba and Suva.

A report is expected to be out in the next few days.

Police say their investigators are now awaiting the NFA report.

Ba Town Council’s Central Arcade and Tappoos bulk house in Raiwai were destroyed in a fire on Sunday night.

Minister for Local Government, Premila Kumar had earlier confirmed the Central Arcade in Ba was insured and based on initial information, the fire started from a kitchen in a restaurant.

According to Kumar, the building suffered over $1.5 million of damage.

FEATURE NEWS
Serua villagers call for expungement of minor convictions
Convictions for minor offences should be expunged to give young people a fair chance at employment and a fresh start.This was a request by the village...
1 hour ago
LATEST NEWS
Bad Bunny breaks record as most watched Super Bowl halftime show in history
Bad Bunny has reportedly broken the record for the most-watched Super Bowl halftime show in history. Bunny’s set was watched live by 135.4 million ...
2 minutes ago

Fiji and China’s partnership rooted in cultural exchange and mutual respect – Singh
Cultural exchange and mutual respect remain at the heart of Fiji and China's enduring partnership.Minister for Multi-Ethnic Affairs Charan Jeath ...
1 hour ago

FNPF rules out increase in first-home withdrawal limits
The Fiji National Provident Fund will not be reviewing or increasing funds that members can withdraw to purchase a house for the first time. This ...
2 hours ago

Leadership Fiji sparks intergenerational talk at Leaders Lounge
Members of the Leadership Fiji alumni gathered to touch base in an informal talanoa session with the theme Leaders Lounge: Alumni Intergenerational ...
4 hours ago

Watch the inspiring story of Matua School's Dux Reapi Tabuaniviti on fijivillage Straight Talk at 7 tonight
From her dad being diagnosed with cancer when she was 14, to financial struggles at home and rejection at school, get ready to watch and hear the ...
4 hours ago



Stay tuned for the latest news on our radio stations

CFL radio frequencies
IN DEPTH
Minister ready to repay business class air fare for wife as concerns grow about Sports Council deals
I was invited to travel to New Zealand by the Fiji Sports Council for a grassroots 7s tournament in 2024, I travelled business class but it was ...
5 days ago

Malimali and others filed for judicial review into COI
The application for leave for the judicial review has been made by former FICAC Commissioner Barbara Malimali, former Attorney General Graham Leung ...
5 days ago

Malimali’s legal battle against President, PM and AG
Another legal battle starts today as sacked FICAC Commissioner, Barbara Malimali takes her matter to court against the President, Prime Minister and ...
6 days ago

TOP