Firefighters have managed to control a fire that started from a building along Namoli Avenue in Lautoka.

According to an eyewitness, the fire started after 9pm.

Chicken Express and the Potters House Church Lautoka suffered significant damages.

Village 4 cinemas, a billiard shop and a paint shop were all situated beside the two properties.

The National Fire Authority confirms an investigation is now underway to ascertain the cause.