Fire destroys 3FIR unit headquarters

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The 3FIR unit headquarters in Nabua engulfed in flames yesterday morning. Picture: NATIONAL FIRE AUTHORITY

The National Fire Authority is investigating a blaze that destroyed the Republic of Fiji Military Forces 3FIR unit headquarters in Nabua yesterday.

In a statement, the NFA outlined the destruction caused by the fire.

“The fire destroyed a canteen, orderly room, regimental room, office spaces, transport office, conference room, operations centre, intelligence office, support company, armoury, administration headquarters and training office, stores and bulk and regimental police,” the NFA statement read.

The NFA stated a corporal raised the alarm and firefighters attended to the emergency call at 3.38am.

According to the statement, a fire crew from the Suva Fire Station responded immediately to the call and helped put the fire out.

NFA investigation officers are conducting investigations to determine the cause of the blaze.