Praneeta Prakash 
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The National Fire Authority recorded three residential fire incidents within ten days, where the structures sustained more than 90 per cent of the damage.
A two-bedroom timber and corrugated iron home in Coqeloa, Labasa, was destroyed by fire on Monday.
The NFA reports that a woman and a five-year-old child were at home at the time of the incident but managed to escape unhurt. This incident has left five people homeless.
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In another incident on Caubati Road, Nasinu, on Sunday night, a double-storey concrete and wooden house burned down.
The house was vacant at the time, as its six occupants were away on a picnic trip.
The third incident occurred last Friday in Mulau, Rakiraki.
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A three-flat timber and corrugated iron house sustained damage in the fire, leaving eight people homeless with an estimated $50,000 in damages.
Investigations have started to determine the probable cause of the three fires.
The fourth incident happened on January 2nd at Qaranivalu Road, in Kalabu, Nasinu.
A vacant two-bedroom house belonging to a 38-year-old mechanic burned down.
The estimated cost of damage stands at $80,000.
NFA Chief Executive Puamau Sowane says it is unfortunate that people are losing their hard-earned assets, such as houses and material possessions, to fires.
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He emphasizes that individuals who have lived in their homes for more than 20 years need to consider updating their wiring.
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