The fire emergency services suspect the fire started from the cooking area of the building.
“On Thursday, 18th January 2018 at approximately 0026Hrs Nuku’alofa fire station responded to a call for assistance at Kapetā, Kolomotu’a at a corner of Vaha’akolo road and Matealona road opposite Queen Sālote College,” a Fire service spokesperson told Kaniva News.
“Upon arrival, the fire crew discovered fire from the Chinese Store.”
He said about 70 percent of the store including merchandise goods was affected by the fire.
