A tragedy struck last night when the Kokopo National Courthouse Room 2 engulfed in flames between 7pm and 8pm.
PNG Power, acting swiftly to prevent further damage, rushed to the scene to switch off the power and standby genset. Meanwhile, the valiant firefighters from Kokopo arrived just in time to battle the blaze and successfully extinguish the fire.
Officers from the Court House were alerted as they made their way down to their Achive to remove files from inside the archive.
The swift response also saw a fire truck from CPL Ulaveo and Tokua Airport standing by in case of further emergencies, along with KCentral’s water truck lending crucial support to the firefighting efforts.
The cause of the fire remained under investigation, and authorities are currently assessing the extent of the damage to the courthouse. More updates will follow as the situation develops.
