07 Jan 2024 | 06:20 AM UTC
Bangladesh: Crews bring large fire at Kutupalong refugee camp in Cox's Bazar under control as of early Jan. 7
Crews control large fire at Kutupalong refugee camp in Cox's Bazar district, Chittagong, Bangladesh, as of early Jan. 7. Avoid the area.
Crews have brought a large fire in the Kutupalong Refugee Camp in Ukhia, Cox's Bazar district, Chittagong Division, under control as of early Jan. 7. Local accounts suggest the blaze started late the previous day in Camp 5 before spreading to Camp 3. Initial assessments indicate the fire has burned down more than 1,000 houses; there have been no reports of casualties. Damage assessments are continuing. The cause of the blaze remains unclear.
Heightened security and localized transport disruptions are likely in the coming days as investigations and recovery operations continue.
Kutupalong Refugee Camp is around 28 km (17 miles) southeast of Cox's Bazar city.
Avoid the area until the situation stabilizes and authorities give the all-clear. Seek alternative routes to circumvent the affected location. Heed official instructions.
