The residence of Tongan prime minister Akilisi Pohiva has been gutted by fire as he receives treatment for ongoing, but unknown, medical issues.
The prime minister’s press office announced that a fire had broken out in the house of Akilisi Pohiva this morning, just an hour after saying he is in good health and is returning from a routine medical check-up in New Zealand this coming weekend.
His residence in Halaovave, though, is now being examined by police as it’s believed to have been severely damaged by the fire.
Pesi Fonua, editor of Matangi Tongam says it’s fortunate the house was vacant at the time.
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