Nigeria — Fire Outbreak Flash Report Jere LGA, Borno State (10 March 2023)

On 3 and 6 March 2023, fire outbreaks were reported in Muna El Badawy camp in Jere LGA in Borno State. A total of 1,675 individuals were affected by the fire outbreaks as a total of 16 shelters were damaged and destroyed. The affected population included 834 children, 538 women, and 303 men. Most of the affected people lost their personal belongings to the fire, including biometric cards and food ration cards. No injuries or fatalities were reported and the cause of the fire is unknown. The affected individuals are currently residing with their neighbours in the same camp while they work to rebuild their shelters.