Police investigate elements of negligence in 2 year old’s death in fire
Police are investigating elements of negligence following the death of a 2 year old girl in Vunikoko settlement in Seaqaqa on Monday. Divisional Police Commander North
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NFA CEO concerned about water pressure issue while dealing with Defence Club fire
National Fire Authority Chief Executive Officer Puamau Sowane is pleading with their three main stakeholders especially the Water Authority of Fiji to be responsive durin
Defence Club house destroyed after morning fire, cause unknown
The Defence Club house located on Gordon Street in Suva has been destroyed in an early morning fire this morning. Firefighters from Suva to Nausori have managed to con
Firefighters rescue driver trapped in truck near Waisali Settlement
National Fire Authority firefighters have assisted in the rescue of a driver who was trapped inside the cab of his truck 200 metres down a steep slope at Waisali Hill, ne
NFA Nabouwalu Station assist in clean-up after heavy rain last night
The National Fire Authority Nabouwalu Station in Bua took some time out from their busy schedule this morning to assist in the clean-up in Nabouwalu. The team cleaned
NFA has responded to 18 RAR emergency calls so far this year
The National Fire Authority rescue team have responded to 18 Road Accidents Rescue emergency calls so far since the beginning of this year compared to 23 RAR calls for th
No injuries after fire at De Vos on the Park last night
No one has sustained injuries due to the fire that broke out at De Vos on the Park in Suva at around 8 last night, as everyone present were evacuated on time. fijivill
Fire at De Vos on the Park last night
A fire broke out at De Vos on the Park in Suva at about 8 last night which was attended to by the National Fire Authority. Two fire trucks and an ambulance were at the
Swift action from the Lautoka Fire Station staff ensures a heart patient receives timely medical assistance
The swift action from the Lautoka Fire Station staff enabled a man, who was a heart patient and amputee at Qalitu settlement, to receive timely medical attention. The
Lami community comes together to clean up Kalekana to Lami Town corridor
Fiji Police Force, the National Fire Authority, the Lami Town Council, friends, families the main organisers, and the Eco Guardians of Fiji were all part of today’
NFA focuses on stepping up their awareness campaign
The National Fire Authority is focusing on stepping up its awareness campaign via the Community Fire Wardens program and its awareness efforts after four homes were destr
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
Four residential fires occur in the first 10 days of this year – NFA
The National Fire Authority is urging members of the public to inform their neighbours and close family members when they leave their homes after four residential fires o
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
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