A family in Sataua village, on the western end of Savai’i, lost their home in a house fire today.
The cause of the fire is yet to be officially confirmed but the emergency services were able to contain the flames from spreading to adjacent buildings.
Head of the Fire and Emergency Services, Tanuvasa Petone Mauga, confirmed the response by the Asau based service to contain the flames from extending the damage.
There were no reports of any injuries.