24 villagers from Navuso graduate as NFA Community Fire Wardens
24 villagers from Navuso in Naitasiri have graduated under the National Fire Authority’s Community Fire Wardens program and will be involved in preventing fire fro
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173 structural fires reported this year with an estimated loss of $23.3 million
173 structural fires have been reported this year compared to 144 in the same period last year which directly reflects the general public’s leisure attitude toward
707 incidents of grass, rubbish and bush fires in 3-months recorded by NFA
The National Fire Authority has expressed their concerns about the rising incidents of grass, rubbish and bushfires as they have recorded 707 incidents around the country
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
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.
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
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 ta
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
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 th
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
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 Airp
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 i
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.
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.