Nigeria — Fire outbreak Flash Report Borno State (6 March 2023)

A fire broke out in Shuwari and Fulatari camps in Dikwa Local Government Area (LGA), Borno state, on 20 February 2023, the fire outbreak affected 165 people living in 39 houses and damaged 34  shelters. The affected people included 57 children, 62 women and 46 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, the cause of the fire was unknown. The fire victims were living with their neighbours in the same camp while working to rebuild their shelters.