Cane farm fire halts movement in Labasa

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Thick smoke and the charred remains of a vehicle that was burnt in the cane farm fire at Cawaira in Labasa. Picture: SERAFINA SILAITOGA 

Hundreds of people are stuck at Cawaira outside Labasa Town as thick smoke from a burning roadside cane farm halted traffic flow.

The poor visibility resulted in a driver veering off the road.

Flames engulfed the car when it fell into the ditch.

Police are at the site ensuring the safety of people and their vehicles.