‘This Christmas Is The Saddest Of My Life Because We Have Nothing Left.’

“This Christmas was the saddest day of my life because we have got nothing left,” Mr Raiwaileka said.

Wednesday 28 December 2022 | 16:00

Simione Raiwaileka pointing at the remains of his house at Vuniyalayala, Labasa on December 27, 2022. Photo: Shratika Naidu

Simione Raiwaileka pointing at the remains of his house at Vuniyalayala, Labasa on December 27, 2022. Photo: Shratika Naidu

A family of eight members couldn’t celebrate Christmas at Vuniyalayala, Labasa after their three-bedroom house was destroyed in fire.

Simione Raiwaileka said they left their house on early morning of December 24, to attend a function in Savusavu.

The 63-year-old father of three children said at around 2pm he received a call from his neighbour informing that was the house was on fire.

“This Christmas was the saddest day of my life because we have got nothing left,” Mr Raiwaileka said.

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