Police said the victim, believed to be in his mid-60s, was allegedly trapped inside the timber and corrugated iron house when the fire broke out around 3am.
09 Apr
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Sampras Anand
Firefighters from the National Fire Authority quickly contained a fire at Namoli Industrial Area yesterday, preventing it from spreading to nearby businesses in the busy Lautoka hub.
22 Feb
Katherine Naidu
NFA Acting Chief Executive Officer Joel Israel said the incident was a stark reminder of how quickly electrical fires can escalate while families are asleep.
18 Feb
While no family member was injured, Sen said the emotional toll had been worsened by online speculation.
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Police spokesperson Sergeant Wame Bautolu confirmed investigations are ongoing into the blaze, which occurred between 1am and 1.30am.
11 Feb
Devisha Prakash
The authority said the circumstances indicated the fire may have been deliberately set.
04 Feb
The Fiji Roads Authority said it would await the outcome of police investigations before commenting further.
02 Feb
The fire claimed the lives of a former lawyer in his 60s and his 42-year-old son. The two children in the house escaped, but lost their father just two years after losing their mother.
25 Jan
Kaneta Naimatau
NFA acting chief executive officer Joel Israel said the incident highlighted a serious and recurring national issue.
19 Jan
Despite swift response, the structure suffered an estimated 90 to 100 per cent damage.
13 Jan
Inoke Rabonu
