NFA records 100 property fires so far in 2025
The National Fire Authority is raising concerns after recording 100 property fires from January to 29th July this year, matching the total for the same period in 2024 â
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Gokals warehouse fire causes $8M damages
The Gokals Group warehouse in Toorak has been destroyed, resulting in an estimated $8 million in damage. The National Fire Authority says the early Saturday morning bl
Electrical appliances made Gokals fire hard to control- NFA CEO
Following the fire at the Gokals Office and Warehouse in Toorak, Suva, National Fire Authority CEO, Puamau Sowane says firefighters faced significant challenges containin
Massive fire engulfs Gokals' Office and Warehouse in Toorak
A major fire has broken out at the Gokals' office and warehouse in Toorak, Suva this morning. The National Fire Authority confirmed they received the alert at around 1
652 people displaced by fires in the first half of this year – NFA
The number of people displaced by property fires in the first half of this year has increased to 652 compared to 566 in the same period last year, according to the Nation
Old CWM Birthing Unit fire was deliberately lit - NFA
The Old CWM Birthing Unit at Amy Street, Suva last month was deliberately set on fire. This has been confirmed by National Fire Authority CEO Puamau Sowane who says th
Damodar offers NFA extension to remain at Arts Village site until July 2026
Damodar Group CEO Div Damodar confirms that the National Fire Authority has been offered by Damodar Yatulau Pte Limited to remain on their property at the Arts Village un
Pacific Harbour residents relieved as NFA gets extension to relocate fire station
Residents of Pacific Harbour can breathe a sigh of relief as the National Fire Authority has now been given two to three years to move to a new location after earlier bei
Danger zone : Pac Harbour Fire Station closes this Friday due to NFA relocation issues
Pacific Harbour Fire Station is closing down as the plot is owned by Damodar Yatu Lau Pte Limited which has taken it back for development and the residents will be served
Quick action from NFA controls fire at Extra Supermarket in Labasa
The management of Extra Supermarket in Labasa is grateful to the National Fire Authority for their quick action in containing the spread of the fire that happened at thei
71-year-old stroke patient dies in house fire in Navakai, Nadi
A 71-year-old man suffering from stroke has tragically lost his life in a house fire in Navakai, Nadi. He was alone at home and unable to escape when the fire broke ou
Rups building sustains 95% damages, warehouse insured – NFA
Rups Big Bear’s Raiwaqa warehouse has sustained 95 percent damage and although the estimated cost is yet to be determined, the warehouse was insured. The Nation
37 senior NFA officers graduate in Urban Search and Rescue
37 senior National Fire Authority officers have graduated as part of the second cohort who completed intensive training in Urban Search and Rescue Level 1 and Swift Water
NFA partners with Queensland Fire Department to strengthen emergency skills
The National Fire Authority is improving its technical rescue operations by adopting international standards and working more closely with other Pacific Island emergency
Nadawa family left homeless after a devastating fire
A family in Nadawa has been left homeless after a devastating fire destroyed their home in Urau Place last night. In an interview with fijivillage News, Suresh Chand,
Family left homeless after Labasa fire
A family in Waidamudamu Road in Vunimoli, Labasa has been left homeless after a fire destroyed their 4-bedroom house. Sharmendra Kamal Bhan, the house owner, told fiji
4-bedroom house in Labasa destroyed by fire
It was a heartbreaking morning for a family residing in Waidamudamu Road in Vunimoli, Labasa, as their 4-bedroom house was destroyed by fire yesterday morning. Sharlme
NFA urges eatery owners to prioritise fire safety after Nabua takeaway blaze
The National Fire Authority is calling on business owners, especially eatery proprietors, to ensure that flammable items likely to cause a fire are stored properly in a s
Quick action by NFA saves lives as fire breaks out in Nabua restaurant
A fire broke out at the Aosen Restaurant in Nabua this afternoon, however, quick action by the National Fire Authority saved lives. The owner of the restaurant says th
Please don’t resort to fire to settle arguments – NFA CEO
The National Fire Authority is calling on people not to use fire as a means to resolve arguments. NFA Chief Executive Officer Puamau Sowane says they believe that the
Firefighters better equipped with first-ever Port Rescue Fire Truck
Firefighters will now be better equipped to protect lives and properties and also respond to fires and emergencies quickly after the commissioning of the first-ever Port