A family in Veisari, Lami is now homeless after their home was completely destroyed in a fire yesterday evening.

FBC News was at the scene and confirms that more than a dozen firefighters responded to the incident.

Three fire trucks were deployed from the Suva station.

Neighbors say the house was given out for rent to a family of seven.

It’s also claimed that the house was set on fire following a domestic dispute.

Home owner, Niko Naicori claims the man who allegedly set the house on fire was drunk.

“They were screaming and shouting so I went there and asked them to stop drinking. To stop shouting and everything like that. Then I went home. After 5 minutes he put the premix inside the house and burned the house. I went there but it was too late for me.”

Home owner Niko Naicori claims the man who allegedly set the house on fire was drunk.

The NFA  is working with Police to investigate the matter.