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Frankie Vaitele on fire
Frankie Supermarket in Vaitele on fire.
(Photo: Junior S. Ami)
By Sulamanaia Manaui Faulalo
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09 February 2026, 2:00PM
The Frankie Supermarket in Vaitele is currently on fire, with firefighters fighting the blaze.
Thick black smoke has engulfed the area, and explosions have been heard as the fire spreads.
Hundreds of bystanders have lined up as more fire trucks join in to battle the fire in an attempt to avert a major industrial disaster. People and staff members were seen moving the gas bottles away from the fire.
The Frankie building in Vaitele also houses the Bank of South Pacific. Bluebird Hardware's buildings are also close to the supermarket.
The cause of the fire is not known yet. Smoke was seen coming out of the supermarket after 1 pm.
More details to come.
By Sulamanaia Manaui Faulalo
•
09 February 2026, 2:00PM
