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Watch: Devastating fire ravages Rohingya refugee camp in Bangladesh, destroys thousands of tents

It took more than two hours to put out the fire that started at the refugee camp in Cox’s Bazar after midnight, leaving thousands without shelter in winter.

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Jan 07, 2024 · 05:58 pm
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At around on January 7th, 2024, a massive fire incident have broke out again today 12:50 AM, at Kutupalong camp-5, in the Rohingya Refugee camp of Cox's Bazar, in Bangladesh. In this critical winter situation, it's truly horrible to hear that many homes burned down. pic.twitter.com/zWWfMhyCOp

— Rathedaung Society for Peace & Development (@the_rspd) January 6, 2024

Reports indicate that the blaze in the #Rohingya camps has devastated shelters affecting an area spanning the areas of three Head Mahjis. Each Head Majhi oversees several blocks within their jurisdiction. pic.twitter.com/WIAZbjwhkx

— Shafiur Rahman (@shafiur) January 6, 2024

কক্সবাজার উখিয়া-৫ রোহিঙ্গা ক্যাম্পে আগুন : পুড়ে গেছে ৩ শতাধিক ঘর।#Rohingya #BangladeshElections #Bangladesh pic.twitter.com/JIQqhHdIex

— Basherkella - বাঁশেরকেল্লা (@basherkella) January 7, 2024

Fire Again, happening now in Camp 05, Rohingya Refugee Camp, Cox’s Bazar.
Time: 12:55 AM
7th Jan 2024#Rohingya #Refugees #Emergency pic.twitter.com/XBIx1EbdWb

— Zia Hero (@SahatZia_Hero) January 6, 2024

A massive 🔥 erupted circa 12:55Am last night on 7th Jan 2024 that continued burning almost 3hrs, at Bangladesh Cox's Bazar Rohingya refugee camp-5, resulting in the devastation of thousands of shelters. It's truly disappointed to witness 🔥#Rohingyacampfire #Refugeefire pic.twitter.com/R4MeUWuhCq

— Md Jamal Photography (@mdjamal315) January 7, 2024

Following the Fire in #Rohingya Camp 5: Approximately 1,382 shelters have been destroyed, leaving thousands homeless.

Fortunately, no fatalities have been reported. However, there are accounts of an elderly man and a child being admitted to the hospital. Video by @kalamabul408 pic.twitter.com/2SIMCJOQsJ

— Shafiur Rahman (@shafiur) January 7, 2024

Update :

After almost 3 hours burning continuously, the fire is finally stopped and it has devastated thousands of shelter and made thousands of people displaced. #fireincamp pic.twitter.com/ebfaGSOTeQ

— Abdullah (@Abdulla_AH7) January 6, 2024

On 7th January 2024, a massive fire incident was broke out again at around 12:50 AM tonight. In this critical situation of winter in the world largest Rohingya camp of Cox's Bazar, in Bangladesh. It's truly horrible to to face such an incident in Camp-5 at Kutupalong. pic.twitter.com/BcL40xzwkR

— Rathedaung Society for Peace & Development (@the_rspd) January 7, 2024
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