A family of four are now homeless after a fire this afternoon destroyed their house in Mate road Korovuto Nadi.

NFA confirmed to Fijivillage news that the house was vacant during the time of the incident as the four occupants were at work.

Police and National Fire Authority are still at the scene trying to determine the cause of the fire.

Meanwhile NFA also rescued a passenger who was trapped in a vehicle after accident at Walubay earlier today.

The passenger was rushed to the hospital after he sustained injuries.

The accident happened near Korovou Prison.