Mother of three seeks help after fire destroys family home in Suva
30-year-old Elenoa Domoni is calling on the public for assistance after her dreams of repairing and improving her home were shattered yesterday when their 30-year-old hou
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Car fire in Nadawa triggers explosions, investigation underway
A car caught fire last night in Nadawa, triggering a series of explosions in the area, with the vehicle completely damaged in the blaze. While speaking to fijivillage
Family of 14 escapes death in a house fire in Howell Road, Suva
A family of 14 at Akuila Bale Street in Howell Road, Suva, narrowly escaped death this morning after their home was engulfed in flames. One of the affected family memb
NFA urges fire safety prevention as early morning fire destroys 3 houses in Cunningham
National Fire Authority investigators will start work soon to look into the circumstances surrounding the fire that destroyed 3 houses at Cunningham Stage 1, yesterday mo
Cunningham fire destroys two homes, damages another and leaves families homeless
It is an emotional and devastating morning for three families in Cunningham Stage 1, as a fire has destroyed two homes, leaving them homeless, while another house has suf
NFA CEO refutes firefighter criticisms and cites hydrant issues in Wallson Complex blaze
Claims from the business community that Fiji’s firefighters are ineffective are incorrect and unwarranted. National Fire Authority CEO Puamau Sowane made these
47-year-old bedridden man dies in Narere fire
One person has died and two houses were completely destroyed in a fire on Senivono Road, Narere, on Tuesday night. Police confirmed to fijivillage News this morning th
NFA urges the public to report fires on 910, not social media
The National Fire Authority (NFA) has raised concerns about unreported fire incidents across the country, highlighting that many people are taking live videos on Facebook
3 residential fires in first 3 days of 2025 concerns NFA
With just 5 days into the new year, the National Fire Authority (NFA) is concerned about three residential fires reported so far. NFA CEO Puamau Sowane says members of
NFA urges safety during festive season as holiday fire risks on the rise
The increasing trend of fire incidents during the festive season remains a concern across all regions. National Fire Authority CEO Puamau Sowane says Christmas is a ti
NFA raises alarm as 3 firefighters die from toxic smoke in 3 separate incidents in the past 4 months
The National Fire Authority is seriously concerned as they have lost 3 firefighters from toxic smoke in 3 separate incidents in the past 4 months. The latest officer w
NFA expands services with new paramedics and ambulance department
As road accidents continue to rise in Fiji, the National Fire Authority has taken a proactive step to expand its services by launching a new Paramedics and Ambulance Depa
Nabua family homeless after fire destroys their home
A family has been left homeless after their house was destroyed in a fire near Mahatma Gandhi Memorial High School in Nabua last night. Residents in the area were aler
Firefighters showcase skills and teamwork in first-ever NFA drill competition
The National Fire Authority held its first-ever national fire drill competition at the Marist Brothers High School Ground this morning, showcasing their skills, coordinat
Police and NFA rescue two teens stranded in the Waikalou River
A 17-year-old student and an 18-year-old woman, who was stranded in the Waikalou River in Kalabu yesterday, were rescued by the quick reaction of officers at the Valelevu
NFA partners with Queensland Fire Service to modernize Fiji's emergency response
With new fire risks on the horizon, the National Fire Authority is collaborating with the Queensland Fire and Emergency Department to transform the NFA into a more agile,
Fallen firefighter’s family receive $10,000 from NFA
Sei Kalini Tarusila, the wife of Qualified Firefighter Peceli Maisuva who died after a short illness in October while serving at Levuka Fire Station recieved $10,000 from
Family who lost everything in Diwali fire seeks help to rebuild and support daughter’s medical studies
A family in Tavua Town, who tragically lost everything in a fire during Diwali, is seeking assistance to rebuild their lives and buy books for their daughter, who is curr
152 structural fires recorded compared to 182 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.
61-year-old man escaped death after his vehicle collided with another vehicle and caught fire in Nadi this morning
A 61-year-old man escaped death this morning after the vehicle he was driving collided with another vehicle at the roundabout outside the Nadi International Airport and c
NFA calls on building owners and business operators to secure properties to prevent fires
The National Fire Authority (NFA) is calling on building owners and business operators to safely secure their businesses and properties before leaving. NFA Chief Execu