A house on Sarju Prasad road in Caubati has been destroyed in a fire over the weekend.

Police have confirmed that the fire started around 8.00pm on Friday night.

Police have confirmed that the 50-year-old woman whilst having dinner in the main house noticed a bright light in her flat.

She came rushing out and noticed her flat on fire.

Police Spokesperson Ana Naisoro says the value of the house is $30,000.