Nigeria — North-east Jere LGA - Borno State Flash Report (2 March 2024)

On 2 March 2024, a fire broke out in Muna El-Badawy camp in Jere Local Government Area (LGA) of Borno State. The fire damaged and destroyed the shelters and belongings of numerous displaced households. There was a report of one fatality and no injuries reported. The fire impacted 287 emergency shelters, affecting 1,799 individuals in 257 households. The affected individuals included 1,539 children, 131 women and 129 men.
Of all the needs identified, food, shelter and non-food items (NFI) were the most prevalent. Other needs included water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) and psychosocial support. As a preventive measure against fire outbreaks, most communities need fire-resistant materials for their shelters and detached shelters.