A bushfire is currently impacting Kepesanda village in Papua New Guinea’s Wabag District. The blaze is attributed to the extreme heat associated with current El Niño weather patterns. Details of the fire were initially published behind a paywall on the *Post Courier* website, requiring a subscription for access. The article reports this is not an isolated incident, suggesting a wider impact across the district. El Niño is known to bring drier conditions and increased temperatures, raising the risk of wildfires. This event highlights the vulnerability of regions like Wabag to climate change-induced extreme weather. Further information regarding the extent of the damage and response efforts remains limited due to the restricted access to the initial report.