Nikhil Aiyush Kumar 
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Vacant buildings are under scrutiny after an empty structure was destroyed by fire in Rakiraki on Saturday night.
Eight firefighters responded to the blaze at an old wooden FSC quarters along FSC Road, finding the long-unoccupied building fully engulfed.
They contained the fire and prevented it from spreading to nearby areas. The structure suffered total damage, though the cost has not yet been determined.
National Fire Authority Chief Executive Puamau Sowane says property owners must continue monitoring and maintaining unoccupied buildings.
He highlights electrical systems as a major concern when power remains connected, while urging owners to clear combustible materials and keep premises locked to prevent illegal occupation and fire risks.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
