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
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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
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
22 left homeless after fire destroys 2 houses in Sele Rd Caubati
It’s a sad day today for 22 people who have been left homeless after a fire destroyed two houses in Sele Road in Caubati. The National Fire Authority says an in
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
40 year old man dies while helping in Nadroga fire
A man in his 40s died while trying to assist a home owner whose house was engulfed in flames in Nadroumai Village, Nadroga. Police say the victim was trying to help re
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
Devastating fire destroys family home in Cunningham, elderly woman and family escape
Sabbath has turned tragic for a family of four this afternoon after their corrugated iron and timber home in Cunningham Stage 1 was completely destroyed in a fire. A n
Fire contained at Hilton Fiji with no injuries reported
A fire at the Hilton Fiji Beach Resort & Spa has been contained and extinguished, with no injuries reported. Resort General Manager Carey Osborne says the location
Fire breaks out at Hilton Fiji, Denarau
Firefighters are currently trying to put out a fire on the Hilton Fiji Beach Resort & Spa property. Videos circulating on social media shows dark smoke in the air.
Labasa family left homeless after fire destroys 4 bedroom house
A family of 6 have been left homeless after their four-bedroom house was destroyed in a fire this morning in Sarava Nakama, Labasa. The house belonged to 67-year-old V
Truck catches fire on Sabeto Road
A truck is on fire along Sabeto Road in Nadi. Police say no one was injured and their officers are at the scene. Stay with us for updates.
About 20 people homeless after 5 residential fires in the past week
About 20 people are homeless after 5 residential fires in the past week while investigations on the cause of the fires are being finalised. The National Fire Authorit
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