International Organization for Migration: Fire destroys 142 shelters in North Darfur
North Darfur – Mashawir
The International Organization for Migration announced on Tuesday that a fire broke out in a displacement camp in North Darfur, western Sudan, destroying 105 shelters and partially damaging 37 others, forcing dozens of families to flee once again.
In a statement, the organization said the fire erupted at “Al-Omda Camp for Displaced Persons” in the town of Tawila.
The statement indicated that 142 families were displaced as a result of the fire, without providing details on casualties or the cause of the incident.
It added that affected families were relocated to open areas within the same, while displacement tracking teams continue to monitor developments closely.
This marks the second such incident within a week in Darfur displacement camps. On April 14, a fire broke out in “Um Baloula Camp” in the town of Quraydah, South Darfur, destroying and damaging 454 shelters either partially or completely and displacing hundreds of families.
Such incidents have become increasingly frequent in displacement camps. According to the General Coordination for Displaced Persons and Refugees in Sudan, the spread of fires is often linked to narrow pathways and overcrowded housing conditions, which lead to significant property losses and damage.
