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Sigatoka buildings razed by fire

October 2, 2018 5:14 am

Firefighters from Sigatoka, Korolevu and Nadi are still at the scene opposite the Sigatoka market where a building caught fire just after midday.

Chief Fire Officer, Qionilau Moceitai says they have contained the fire from spreading further.

However, Moceitai says four shops which includes Meenoos,
Ravendra Supermarket & Restaurant, Home and Living outlet and Courts outlet have been destroyed by fire.

“We were able to stop the fire at Courts Showroom. At the moment the boys are working in trying to extinguish the burning materials.”

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Moceitai says no one sustained injuries in the incident.

Videos circulated on social media showed a blazing fire and black smoke inundating the shops located opposite the Sigatoka market.

Investigation to ascertain the cause of fire will begin soon.