Fire

Fire claims a life in Savusavu

December 24, 2021 1:32 pm

A 58-year-old woman of Naveria in Savusavu has lost her life in a house fire.

The National Fire Authority believes the victim was partially immobile as a result of a stroke and was alone at home as her husband had gone to pick up their daughter.

It’s believed the woman was unable to escape the blaze.

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An NFA investigation is underway.

A team from the Savusavu Fire Station rushed to the scene after they were alerted at 8.55 last night but found the five-bedroom wooden and corrugated iron house fully engulfed.

NFA CEO, Puamau Sowane, says it is sad that a life has been lost this festive season.

Sowane, says with only one a day to Christmas, Fijians must be more responsible and mindful of the danger that surrounds them if fire safety is not taken seriously.