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Seven Houses burnt after bushfire rampage in Kwalakessi Village

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On Thursday, August 20, 2026, a destructive bushfire swept through Kwalakessi Village, located within the Hoskins LLG of West New Britain Province. The fast-moving fire rampaged through the residential area, resulting in the complete destruction of seven houses that were burnt to the ground.

The incident highlights the severe impact of bushfires on rural communities in the region, causing significant property loss and displacement for local residents in the Hoskins local level government area.

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Read the full story at the source Post Courier (Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea) · PG
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