Fiji Police: Elderly Man Perish In House Fire

A report o​f a h​ouse fire was received at the Rakiraki Police Station ​from the victim’s son.

Thursday 18 July 2019 | 08:19

An 84 year old retired gold mine worker died after he was allegedly trapped in a house fire early yesterday morning.

The incident occurred at Nararavou Village in Ra.

A report o​f a h​ouse fire was received at the Rakiraki Police Station ​from the victim’s son.

Attempts to put out the fire ​by villagers ​as the victim was trapped inside ​ proved futile.

A joint investigation with the National Fire Authority is underway.

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