A 61-year-old woman lost her life yesterday after a house in Wairabe Nacovi settlement in Nadi caught fire.
Police Spokesperson, Ana Naisoro confirms that an 8 bedroom house belonging to a farmer was completely destroyed and also caused the death the woman.
Naisoro says the victim was sitting outside with another woman when she noticed smoke and ran inside.
She says the 61-year-old woman was unfortunately trapped inside.
When the fire fighters arrived at the scene, the house was fully engulfed in flames.
Investigation continues.
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