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Vaitele taxi drivers struggle to earn in Frankie fire aftermath

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By Gagau Faavesi Sitaiai 12 February 2026, 1:30PM

Taxi drivers based close to Frankie Hypermarket in Vaitele say their daily income has dropped significantly following the recent fire that destroyed the supermarket, once a major hub for shoppers and commuters in the area.

By Gagau Faavesi Sitaiai 12 February 2026, 1:30PM

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