Separate residential fires ruin Christmas
Mr Sowane has urged the members of the public to be vigilant and attentive in and around their homes during this festive season.“Consume kava and alcohol moderately; avoid cooking whilst in the influence of liquid and kava.
Tuesday 27 December 2022 | 17:00
The destroyed home of Waisea Duailima at Saweni, Viseisei , Lautoka on December 26, 2022. Photo: Salote Qalubau
National Fire Authority chief executive officer Puamau Sowane confirmed the following regarding the fires:
Lautoka fire
Call received:12.02am on December 24, 2022.
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Response: National Fire Authority responded to the call immediately, with a truck and crew from Lautoka and an additional truck from Nadi.
NFA comment:
“The home owner was at home when the fire started. He arrived back home at 9pm and cooked his dinner. He fell asleep soon after that unattended cooking is the suspected cause of the fire. There were no casualties.”
Estimated cost of damage: $11,000.
To assist: Contact Waisea Duailima on 9352369 or 93714709
Ba fire
Call received: 2.54am on December 25, 2022.
NFA comment:
“The extent of fire damage was approximately 80 per cent. The home was vacant at that time. According to relatives, the home was occupied by two elderly ladies who visited relatives at the neighbouring Sasa Village when the incident happened.”
Mr Sowane has urged the mem-bers of the public to be vigilant and attentive in and around their homes during this festive season.“Consume kava and alcohol mod-erately; avoid cooking whilst inthe influence of liquid and kava.
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