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Tragic Sigatoka fire claims a life

Ritika Pratap Deputy News Manager [email protected]

October 2, 2023 12:40 pm

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A fire incident in Semo, Sigatoka, yesterday resulted in the unfortunate death of a 73-year-old man.

The incident took place after 11am.

It is alleged the victim re-entered the house in an attempt to extinguish the fire but became trapped inside, leading to his tragic death.

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A collaborative investigation is currently in progress, with both the National Fire Authority and the Police working together to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident.

 

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