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Fire breaks out at Andrews Primary School

Riya Bhagwan Multimedia Journalist West [email protected]

February 20, 2026 9:58 am

A fire broke out at Andrews Primary School in Nadi this morning, forcing the cancellation of the school’s prefect induction event scheduled for today.

The school’s Facebook page confirms that the blaze caused extensive damage to the office block and library.

More details to follow.

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