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.

The National Fire Authority is issuing a stern warning to school managements and teachers following a property fire at Vatuwaqa Primary School in Suva on Tuesday.

A three bedroom house was destroyed by fire in Masimasi, Sabeto in Nadi on Monday afternoon.

The National Fire Authority responded to six property fires over the weekend, which has left 28 people homeless or displaced.

The public is being urged to use the National Fire Authority’s (NFA) toll-free emergency line, 910, for assistance amidst the current adverse weather conditions affecting various parts of the country.