Protect Your Home: Simple Steps to Prevent House Fires
A house fire can cause devastating damage within minutes, but many household fires can be prevented by taking a few simple precautions.
According to Fiji’s National Fire Authority, electrical faults are among the leading causes of house fires in Fiji, followed by unattended coooking and incendiary-related or arson .
In 2025 alone, 186 property fires were reported, with houses accounting for more than 90% of the damage.
So, what can you do to protect your home and your family?
Fire safety starts with everyday habits:
- Never leave cooking or an open flame unattended. Keep a close eye on stoves, ovens and other sources of heat.
- Keep flammable materials away from heat sources. Items such as curtains, paper, clothing and cooking oils should be kept at a safe distance.
- Check your electrical wiring regularly. Avoid overloading power points and using damaged cords or electrical appliances.
- Keep matches and lighters out of children’s reach.
- Have basic fire protection equipment readily available in your home. Being prepared can help you respond quickly to a small fire before it becomes a major emergency.
Be prepared with a Wormald Fire Safety Home Kit:
One of the simplest ways to improve your home’s fire preparedness is to have essential fire protection equipment readily available.
Our $199 Fire Safety Home Kit brings together three essential products to help you respond to common household fire risks:
- 2kg Wormald ABE Multipurpose Dry Powder Fire Extinguisher – ideal for keeping in the kitchen to help tackle small fires.
- 1mx1m Flamefighter Fire Blanket – designed to help smother small cooking and stove fires.
- PSL Photoelectric Battery-Operated Smoke Alarm – suitable for bedrooms or other areas of the home, but not the kitchen, where cooking smoke can trigger false alarms.
The products are also available individually, including:
- 1kg Wormald ABE Multipurpose Dry Powder Fire Extinguisher
- 2kg Wormald Carbon Dioxide (CO₂) Extinguisher, which can be used for electrical equipment and switchboard fires.
Having a fire extinguisher or smoke alarm in your home does not replace safe fire practices, but being prepared means you have the right equipment available when you need it most.
If a fire occurs, get yourself and your family to safety first and contact emergency services. Only attempt to tackle a fire if it is small, you have the appropriate equipment and it is safe to do so.
Don’t wait for a fire to happen.
Make fire safety part of your home today. Equip your household with the our $199 Fire Safety Home Kit and take a simple step towards protecting what matters most.
To purchase your Fire Safety Home Kit or individual fire protection products, contact us on:
sales@wormaldfj.com or 7730999 (Central Division), 6723688 (Western Division), 8814133 (Northern Division).