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Vatuwaqa warehouse fire contained

Mosese Raqio Multimedia Journalist [email protected]

September 9, 2025 10:56 am

Firefighters successfully contained a fire that broke out at the AutoWorld Warehouse in Vatuwaqa this morning.

The blaze is believed to have started before 7 a.m.

According to eyewitnesses who spoke to FBC News, they heard a loud explosion followed by smoke and flames erupting from the warehouse.

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In addition to the warehouse, several cars parked in the yard were also damaged.

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