Firefighters in Labasa are currently trying to put out a fire at a home in Lowcost, Bulileka before spreading to other houses.

The National Fire Authority will be seeking more funding from the government in the new budget to cover 25 percent of its operational expenses.

The National Fire Authority highlights the pressing need for upgraded firefighting equipment amidst a surge in fire incidents.

Fiji has been grappling with fire incidents, as in the past two months, damages have exceeded two million dollars, with 29 cases reported.

The Police Force has confirmed an investigation into potential negligence following a fatal fire in Vunikoka, Seaqaqa, which tragically claimed the life of a two-year-old child on Monday.

A two-year-old child is the country’s first fire fatality this year.

Police is collaborating with the National Fire Authority to ascertain the cause of the fire that engulfed the Defence Club this morning.

The National Fire Authority will start their investigation soon to ascertain the cause of fire and cost of damage at the Energy Fiji Limited power plant, situated in Cawaira, Labasa.

The Defence Club, which has hosted a few high-level events is now fully engulfed with fire fighters trying to contain the blaze.

The iconic Defence Club in the heart of Suva is on fire.

More than 50 guests of de Vos On The Park in Suva have been safely relocated to nearby accommodations following a fire in the building earlier yesterday evening.

The National Fire Authority has raised concerns as just within the first two months of this year, 23 residential fires have occurred leaving 84 people displaced.