NFA urges fire safety compliance after Lautoka building fire
The National Fire Authority is encouraging building and business owners to have their properties monitored by the NFA as part of proactive fire safety management, followi
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No casualties in Nadi fire
Firefighters have controlled the fire at the Tri-Dees warehouse in Nadi, with no casualties recorded. Three fire trucks are at the scene at Beddoes Circle as firefighters
Fire destroys warehouse in Nadi
A fire has destroyed a warehouse at Beddoes Circle in Namaka, Nadi. Firefighters are currently at the scene working to contain the blaze.The building is owned by Tridees.
Family devasted after family home destroyed in early morning fire
A family in Vanua Levu woke up this morning to devastating news after learning that their family home in Delaivuna, Taveuni, was destroyed by fire around 1am.Siperi Maram
Nigel Singh pleads not guilty to setting fire to the QVS Club House
Nigel Yogesh Singh, who allegedly set fire to the QVS Club House in Suva in June last year, has pleaded not guilty to a charge of arson.Singh appeared before Suva High Co
Family of five survives vehicle fire in Labasa thanks to quick-thinking bystanders
A family of five are counting their lucky stars after they were rescued by bystanders after their vehicle caught fire at Tuatua in Labasa yesterday morning, before firefi
Sanjeshni Lata’s body yet to be released after Samabula house fire
The body of 20-year-old Sanjeshni Lata has not been released yet after she passed away on Christmas Eve in a house fire at Levuka Street off Bureta Street in Samabula Nor
House destroyed by fire in Tacirua East
A corrugated iron house has been destroyed this afternoon along Princes Road, near the Tacirua Bus garage.The National Fire Authority has confirmed that there were n
Fire in Navutu, Lautoka leaves 6 people homeless
Six people have been left homeless this New Year after a fire at Navutu Village in Lautoka destroyed a four-bedroom house, causing an estimated $200,000 in damage.The Nat
Three families left homeless due to fire
Three families are now homeless after their homes were destroyed by fire during Boxing Day, and the National Fire Authority is calling on members of the public to be vigi
13 fire deaths recorded this year
Thirteen people have died in fires so far this year, with the latest fatal incident being a house fire in Levuka Settlement, off Bureta Street in Samabula North, which cl
Woman dies in Levuka Street house fire
It is a bleak Christmas for a family as a 20 year old woman has perished in a house fire at Levuka Street off Bureta Street in Samabula North.The National Fire Authority
Fire at Levuka Settlement in Samabula
It is a bleak Christmas for a family as their house is on fire at Levuka Street off Bureta Street in Samabula North.The National Fire Authority confirms that their
Family left homeless after house fire in Navicula Village, Korovou
A family is left homeless after a property fire completely destroyed their one-bedroom home in Navicula Village, Korovou, on Wednesday afternoon.The National Fire Authori
Electrical fire in one of the maternity ward rooms at CWM Hospital controlled
An electrical fire occurred in one of the rooms of the Maternity Unit's Ante-Natal Care Department at the CWM Hospital.The fire has been controlled.Health Minister, Docto
Elderly couple tragically pass away in Nadi blaze
An elderly couple have tragically passed away in a fire in Valemasima Road, Votualevu, Nadi early this morning. They resided with their son Uden Chand, his wife and so
Two teenage boys charged over fire at Deniliquin High School
Two teenage boys have been charged over a weekend fire that has extensively damaged a school in south-west New South Wales. The blaze broke out in a two-storey buildin
Teacher assisted by Nalumisa after fire destroys family home
A heartwarming act of kindness has emerged from Nakavu Village School, where the Minister for Housing and Local Government, Maciu Nalumisa has assisted a school teacher w
Teacher’s quarters destroyed in early morning fire at Nakavu Village School
A teacher’s quarters at Nakavu Village School was completely destroyed by fire early this morning. The incident occurred around 3.45am when the teacher's wife,
Environment Ministry to review waste handling at Vunato Dumpsite
The recent fires at the Vunato Dumpsite in Lautoka has raised environmental concerns and prompted urgent calls for tighter security and stronger waste management oversigh
Man who stole copper from burnt Gokals building handed suspended sentence
A man who stole copper from the burnt Gokals building in Toorak has been handed a suspended sentence by the Suva Magistrates Court. Samuela Nakalevu pleaded guilty to