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Massive fire at Rohingya camp in Cox's Bazar


Massive smoke coming out of the Balukhali Rohingya camp at Ukhiya in Cox's Bazar on Monday, March 22, 2021 PHOTO: COURTESY

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  • Published: 22 Mar 2021, 07:11 PM

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A massive fire broke out on Monday at Balukhali Rohingya camp in Ukhiya of Cox's Bazar. 

The fire started at 4 pm at one of the blocks in Balukhali camp where several shanties were burnt.

Upon receiving the news, firefighters rushed to the spot and started working to douse the fire.

However, due to heavy wind in the area, the fire was spreading rapidly.

Atiqur Rahman, commander of the 14th Armed Police Battalion in Cox's Bazar, said: "Members of the fire service are trying to put out the fire. We do not know the source of the fire yet.”


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