Fire officials say that the fire at Talaigu dorm at UPNG appears to have started at the top level of the double-storey dormitory.
NCD Fire Commander Akia Koia tells Loop PNG that the Waigani station was on call and was assisted by the Gerehu and Boroko units.
Koia says that the building has since been cleared with officials still on site to monitor it.
Observation on ground is that the building still appears to be giving off smoke.
Koia says as well that the cause of the fire is yet to be established. From initial reports, the fire started sometime between 6 and 7pm on Friday.
Later this afternoon, fire officials will go over the site and begin inspections.