A fire has destroyed the Madang Teachers College printing office, leaving the school with a heavy loss estimated at around K1 million.
It is believed that the fire broke out on the night of July 11, sometime between 9 and 10 pm has now left the school in dismay.
A student who saw the incident, Pavel Joshua, said the fire began from an air conditioner unit and quickly spread to nearby papers and the walls.
The printing office was a permanent building made from wood and cement, with iron roofing and full electrical wiring.
It took almost two hours for the fire to burn the entire structure and everything inside.
“This building was very important for our work, it’s a huge loss for the school,” said Deputy Principal Mr. Jacob Akiring.
Madang Provincial Police Commander, Acting Superintendent Robert Baim, said: “We’ve already visited the site and taken witness statements but the case is on pause now while we wait for a full report from the fire department to confirm the exact cause.”
No suspects have been identified, and police are asking for the public’s help with any information that could assist the investigation.