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
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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
NFA reports 153 fires this year, urging caution as Diwali approaches
153 homes have been destroyed in fires far this year with houses suffering over 80 percent damage in each case. As Diwali approaches, NFA is urging the public to exerc
2 women escape house fire in Nadawa
Two women were able to escape a fire at their Tiri Road home in Nadawa in the last hour. No one was injured in the fire as the women were quickly taken out by their ne
Nadi family seeks assistance after home destroyed by fire on Sunday
A family of five from Votualevu, Nadi, is seeking assistance after their home was destroyed in a fire on Sunday. Shahista Azmin Bi, the daughter of the homeowner, says
Rising residential fires spark concern as NFA urges public vigilance on fire safety
The National Fire Authority has expressed serious concern after 10 residential fires occurred this month, compared to 15 during the same period last year. NFA says the
NFA raises alarm as more house fires recorded in the Western Division
The National Fire Authority has expressed concern about the rising number of fires in the Western Division over the past three days. NFA says the first fire occurred a
People can be fined up to $10,000 for burning rubbish without approval - NFA
If anyone is found unlawfully burning rubbish in their compound without proper approval, they can be fined up to $10,000 under the Environment Act. This is the warning
Fire safety at work is vital for high-risk businesses - Puamau
The National Fire Authority is cautioning restaurant and eatery owners to ensure their staff undergo fire safety at work training conducted by the Authority after they re
NFA calls on the public to be very cautious when attempting a fire rescue
The CEO of the National Fire Authority, Sowane Puamau, says any loss of life from fire is a tragic event after a man in his 40s died while trying to assist a homeowner w
Quick action stops fire from spreading in building at Raojibhai Patel Street
Quick action by the National Fire Authority and bystanders helped contain the fire that broke out in a building at Raojibhai Patel Street in Suva this afternoon. It is
House on fire at Gaji Road
A house is on fire at Gaji Road in Samabula. The house is located in an informal settlement. 🔥 House on fire at Gaji Roadâ—Read More: https://t.co/h6nQ
NFA unveils new uniforms after 29 Years
You will now see the National Fire Authority officers in a new look after their official attire has been revamped and launched 29 years after it was nationalised. Whil
NFA investigates 3 fires in the last two days
National Fire Authority investigators have started looking into three fires in the past two days, with one incident Monday resulting in the death of a 75-year-old bedridd