Fire

Blaze engulfs Nadi backroad timber yard

Apenisa Waqairadovu Multimedia Journalist [email protected]

October 8, 2023 12:47 pm

A fire consumed a timber yard located in Nadi’s backroad this afternoon, leaving a trail of devastation in its wake.

The fire, which quickly escalated to a raging blaze, prompted an immediate response from firefighters.

They worked tirelessly to bring the fire under control.

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FBC News understands an investigation will soon be launched to determine the root cause of the fire.

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