Waigani shops go up in flames

A block of shops mostly operated by Asians in the Steamships compound at Waigani, Port Moresby, went up in flames on Saturday evening.

The fire started around 7pm however, the cause is yet to be established.

Police presence was high in the area, to prevent opportunists from looting the City Pharmacy, Boroko Motors showrooms and other business houses.

Fire Service was on the scene to prevent the fire from spreading to nearby properties.

Chief of Fire, Bill Roo, says an investigation team has started looking into the incident to determine whether this was accidental or a deliberate ploy to claim insurance.

(Picture: Nelson Kopunye)

Author: 
Sally Pokiton