49 families lose their homes in fire in the first 6 months of the year
49 families have lost their homes in separate fire incidents in the first 6 months of the year, amounting to a total loss of $2.6 million. While speaking at the badgin
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55 structural fire incidents so far this year
55 structural fire incidents have been recorded so far this year, of which 5 are commercial and 50 are residential. The CEO of the National Fire Authority Puamau Sowan
6-year-old girl passes away in house fire last night
A 6-year-old girl has passed away after she was trapped in a house fire in Martintar, Nadi last night. The girl was home with a relative and an older sibling when the
Bribery is a shameful act and a form of systemic corruption that some officers become infested with – Celua
Bribery is a shameful act and a form of systemic corruption that some officers become infested with. This was the strong message from the FICAC Manager Corruption Prev
More than 12 homeless after 3 fire incidents
More than 12 people are homeless after three fire incidents yesterday. In the first incident, a barrack containing 4 flats was destroyed at Nakasi Hart Barrack. In the
More than 10 people homeless after separate fire incidents
More than 10 people have lost their homes after different fire incidents yesterday. The National Fire Authority says in the first fire incident a barrack containing 4
$30,000 worth of sporting equipment and apparel donated to the NFA
$30,000 worth of sporting equipment and apparel has been donated by Ranjit Garments Mfg Pte Limited to the National Fire Authority to boost their men's and women's rugby
Ba fire leaves 15 people unemployed – NFA
15 people are now unemployed following a fire at Yados Furniture Joinery and Upholstery Limited in Vadravadra, Ba today. The National Fire Authority says they were ale
Family of seven safe after house fire this morning
A family of seven of Waimanu Road are safe after their house caught fire this morning. A family member told us that they were outside when the fire started and they ar
Firefighters contain house fire on Waimanu Road
Firefighters have managed to contain a fire at the bottom flat of a house along Waimanu Road. Two fire trucks are at the scene. The cause of the fire is not known a
Quick action by NFA enables them to save the building rented by the Chicken Express Lautoka branch
Quick action from the Lautoka Fire Station team enabled them to save the building rented by the Chicken Express Lautoka branch. Operation Manager for Chicken Express,
Elderly stroke patient dies in Savusavu house fire
A 58-year-old woman lost her life in a fire in Naveria, Savusavu last night. The National Fire Authority says the woman was a stroke patient and alone at home at the t
27 people homeless following 5 fire incidents in the last 36 hours
There have been 5 fire incidents in the last 36 hours which has left 27 people homeless. A man allegedly set fire to a five bedroom house in Tomanu Road, Nadera this m
Fire destroys shop, bakery and a house in Wilo Street, Nakasi
A shop, bakery and a house have been destroyed in a fire in Wilo Street, Nakasi this hour. According to eyewitnesses, the fire started from the shop and bakery and spr
Three Lautoka families homeless after 3 separate fires in the last 24 hours
Three Lautoka families are homeless after three separate fires in the last 24 hours. The incidents occurred in Natabua, Barara Flat and Lovu seaside. In the latest i
The role of firemen and firewomen needs to be re-oriented from firefighting to fire prevention - Kumar
The role of firemen and firewomen needs to be continuously re-oriented from firefighting to fire prevention. This was highlighted by the Minister for Local Government,
95 structural fire occurred in the country from Jan to Oct this year
The National Fire Authority attended to 95 structural fires in a span of 10 months beginning from January to October this year. Chief Executive Officer Puamau Sowane s
NFA suspects Sakoca settlement fire is a case of arson and suspect is in Police custody
A preliminary investigation conducted by the National Fire Authority into the fire that destroyed 5 homes in Sakoca Settlement on Sunday has revealed that the incident is
Bush fire causes heavy traffic along Queens Highway near Navua
The smoke from a bush fire near the Navua Hospital has caused heavy traffic along the Queens Highway. Officers from the National Fire Authority are currently at the sc
Sai Prema Foundation to offer free medical services to NFA personnel and their families
Sai Prema Foundation Fiji through its Sai Sanjeevani Medical Centre and outreach medical camps, will offer free general medical consultations and medications for all pers
Over 50 people homeless after 15 fire incidents this month
54 people are homeless after 15 fire incidents this month. Minister for Local Government, Premila Kumar revealed this in a press conference today where she also highli