Vunivau family homeless after fire destroys 4 bedroom house
A family of six in Vunivau, Labasa have been left homeless after their four-bedroom house was completely destroyed in a fire last night. Shalendra Naicker says they we
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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
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
Labasa family left homeless after fire destroys 3 bedroom house
A family of three have been left homeless after their three-bedroom house was destroyed in a fire yesterday morning in Lajonia, Labasa. Sanjay Prasad says only her mot
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
NFA urges Govt. to invest in fire safety for schools
The National Fire Authority is calling on the Government to put some urgency in terms of investing in fire safety for schools after a fire broke out this morning at John
Students of John Wesley Primary and College evacuated safely
Students of John Wesley Primary School and John Wesley College have been safely evacuated after a fire broke out this morning at the Home Economic classroom. The Natio
NFA acts quickly to contain a fire at John Wesley College
The National Fire Authority has contained the fire at the John Wesley College along Grantham Road in Raiwaqa. fijivillage has established that the building on fire was
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
Second fire tragedy for Prasad family as fire destroys Nadawa home
Five members of the Prasad family are homeless after a fire destroyed their rental home on Tiri Road, Nadawa. The family including Sanjay Prasad, his wife Archana, the
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
Fire destroy classrooms in Lomaivuna Secondary School
A fire has destroyed a number of classrooms in Lomaivuna Secondary School today, which will affect hundreds of students in the Province of Naitasiri. According to the
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
Fire causes 80% damage to Votualevu house, no injuries
No one was injured in a fire that caused 80 percent damage to a house in Malawai Votualevu, Nadi this morning. The National Fire Authority, while speaking to FijiVilla