UPDATE: Frankie fire still active

By Sulamanaia Manaui Faulalo 09 February 2026, 4:00PM

A fire that broke out at Frankie Supermarket earlier today (Monday) is still active. Firefighters remain on the scene actively working to extinguish the blaze.

Smoke was noticed around 1 pm. Fire Commissioner Tanuvasa Petone Mauga has been at the scene since 2 pm.

Police officers have blocked off the road between Frankie and CCK, Vaitele. Major traffic delays are in the area as fire trucks continuously go back and forth, filling up their tanks.

Bystanders are still in the area watching the firefighters at work.

The cause of the fire has not yet been confirmed.

More to come. 

By Sulamanaia Manaui Faulalo 09 February 2026, 4:00PM
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