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National Fire Authority officers evacuated close to 200 people in the Central/Eastern and Western divisions to safety during the course of Cyclone Mick.
According to a NFA statement, many of the families who were stranded in their homes in Nausori, Navua and Suva were taken to the nearby evacuation centres.
Most of their homes were damaged during the course of the cyclone whilst others had to be evacuated due to rising flood waters.
“We also called in off duty staff to join our operation as people needed help to reach safety as their homes were being blown away due to strong winds and rain,” said NFA Acting Chief Fire Officer Tupou Saubulinayau.
The Navua and Rewa Rivers flooded their banks causing flooding to nearby areas and homes.
NFA rescue teams have been working closely with National Disaster Management officers and the Police in their respective towns.
“I am very proud of our fire rescue and logistics teams as some of them have continued beyond their call of duty,” added NFA Acting Chief Executive Officer Jone Koroi.
