India  

A fire in a Rohingya refugee camp in Bangladesh guts more than 1,000 shelters

IndiaTimes Sunday, 7 January 2024
A fire broke out in Kutupalong camp in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh, destroying over 1,000 shelters and leaving thousands of Rohingya refugees homeless. The fire quickly spread due to strong winds but was eventually brought under control by fire response volunteers. No casualties were reported. The cause of the fire is believed to be a mud oven, a common source of fires in the refugee camps. This incident adds to the ongoing challenges faced by the Rohingya refugees, who have fled from Myanmar due to persecution and discrimination.
0
shares
ShareTweetSavePostSend
 
Video Credit: Oneindia - Published
News video: Bangladesh: Fire in a Rohingya refugee camp guts more than 1,000 shelters | Oneindia News

Bangladesh: Fire in a Rohingya refugee camp guts more than 1,000 shelters | Oneindia News 02:23

In the southern coastal district of Cox's Bazar in Bangladesh, a fire swiftly swept through a densely populated camp of Rohingya refugees, devastating over 1,000 shelters and displacing thousands, as reported by a fire official and the United Nations. The incident occurred around midnight on Saturday...

You Might Like


Related videos from verified sources

Amazon confirms that Fire TV is dropping Android-based Fire OS!! #amazonos #firetv #vegaos [Video]

Amazon confirms that Fire TV is dropping Android-based Fire OS!! #amazonos #firetv #vegaos

A report last year claimed that Amazon was working on an operating system, called Vega OS, as a replacement for the Android-based operating system it has been using on Echo and Fire TV devices for..

Credit: RumblePublished
Super Bowl LVIII Cook-Off Food Ideas & Game Day Recipes For 2024 [Video]

Super Bowl LVIII Cook-Off Food Ideas & Game Day Recipes For 2024

For more than 30 years, outdoor barbecues and kitchen solutions have been the name of the game at BBQ Bill’s. We are your premier barbecue store in Las Vegas, NV, that can help you create the ideal..

Credit: Rumble     Duration: 06:26Published
Mumbai: Massive fire breaks out at high-rise building in Dombivali, fire engines deployed| Oneindia [Video]

Mumbai: Massive fire breaks out at high-rise building in Dombivali, fire engines deployed| Oneindia

A massive fire broke out at a high-rise building in Mumbai's Dombivali, and several fire engines have been rushed to the spot to control the blaze. Rescue teams managed to get everybody out in time,..

Credit: Oneindia     Duration: 02:00Published