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.
3 days ago
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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.
Police spokesperson Sergeant Wame Bautolu confirmed investigations are ongoing into the blaze, which occurred between 1am and 1.30am.
11 Feb
Devisha Prakash
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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
Sampras Anand
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
Tri-Dees Spares is a well-known auto parts supplier, providing motor vehicle parts and accessories to vehicle owners and mechanics across Fiji, with branches around the country.
11 Jan
Mereleki Nai
