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Bangladesh: Massive fire ravages Rohingya refugee camp in Cox’s Bazar

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No casualties were reported immediately at Balukhali camp in Cox's Bazar district. More than 1 million Rohingya refugees have fled to Bangladesh from Myanmar over several decades. About 740,000 crossed the border starting in August 2017, when the Myanmar military launched a brutal crackdown.

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Times of India

Bangladesh: Massive fire at Rohingya refugee camp leaves thousands homeless

A devastating fire swept through several camps of Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh's southeastern Cox's Bazar district, destroying about 2,000 homes and leaving thousands of people homeless. No casualties have so far been reported, according to local media on Sunday.

1 year ago·India

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BBC News

Bangladesh investigates huge fire at world's largest refugee camp

The blaze in Bangladesh has left at least 12,000 people - mainly Rohingya refugees - without shelter.

1 year ago·United Kingdom

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News18 India

12,000 People Left Homeless After Fire at Rohingya Refugee Camp in Bangladesh

A fire destroyed 2,000 shelters at a Rohingya refugee camp in Bangladesh, leaving 12,000 homeless. At least 35 mosques and 21 learning centres for the refugees were also destroyed.

1 year ago·India

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The Guardian

Huge fire at Rohingya refugee camp in Bangladesh leaves thousands homeless – video

A huge fire tore through a refugee camp for Rohingya Muslims in southern Bangladesh on Sunday, leaving thousands homeless

1 year ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Hindu

Fire engulfs homes in Cox's Bazar refugee camp in Bangladesh

The blaze erupted in a southeastern border district where more than a million Rohingya refugees live, and was later brought under control

1 year ago·India

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CTV News

Fire at Rohingya camp in Bangladesh leaves refugees homeless

A massive fire at a crammed camp for Rohingya Muslims in southern Bangladesh left thousands of the refugees homeless Sunday, a fire official and the United Nations said.

1 year ago·Canada

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