Nigeria — Fire Outbreak Flash Report Dikwa LGA, Borno State (13 March 2023)

On March 9 and 11, several fire outbreaks were reported in the camps of Shuwari, Masarmari, and 1000 in Dikwa LGA in Borno State. The fire outbreak affected a total of 237 individuals and destroyed 41 shelters. The affected individuals include 118 children, 84 women, and 35 men. The majority of those affected by the fire outbreaks lost their personal items in the fire, including food allotment cards and biometric cards. The fire outbreak was caused by the wind spreading cooking fires. No injuries or deaths were reported. 
While the affected populations are working to rebuild their shelters, they presently live with their neighbours in the same camp.