Fire breach out at Kutupalong Rohingya camp
PBC News: A massive fire has been broken out at Kutupalong Rohingya camp in Ukhia, Cox’s Bazar.
The fire broke out in the camp at about 3.30pm on Monday, said Cox’s Bazar 14 Armed Police Battalion commander Atiqur Rahman.
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The fire had already burned a block of the camp.
He said, “A terrible fire has broken out in Kutupalong Rohingya camp. The fire is spreading rapidly in different blocks due to high wind speed. Fire service members are trying to put out the fire.”
Reason behind the fire is yet to be known, said Atiqur. He said Rohingyas were evacuated from various blocks to avoid casualties.
Rohingya leader Md Rafiq said, “The fire started in the afternoon and spread quickly. Attempts were made to extinguish the fire locally, and the fire service was notified. Later, the fire service team reached the spot and started work.”
