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Green forest fire notification in Papua New Guinea
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Global Disaster Alert and Coordination System reports: On October 4, 2026, a forest fire began in Papua New Guinea, with reports indicating the event continuing until October 19, 2026, according to the Global Disaster Alert and Coordination System.
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Green forest fire notification in Papua New Guinea
Global Disaster Alert and Coordination System reports: The Global Disaster Alert and Coordination System reported that a forest fire began in Papua New Guinea on October 4, 2026, and is ongoing as of October 18, 2026.
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Global Disaster Alert and Coordination System reports: On October 4, 2026, a forest fire began in Papua New Guinea, with reports indicating the event continuing until October 19, 2026, according to the Global Disaster Alert and Coordination System.
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Global Disaster Alert and Coordination System reports: A forest fire began in Papua New Guinea on October 4, 2026, according to the Global Disaster Alert and Coordination System. The situation has persisted until October 17, 2026.
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