- Web Master
- March 06, 2023
A massive fire broke out in the Muslim refugee camp of Kyin Ni Byint under Pauk Taw township, a few miles
east of Sittwe, last evening that rendered
more than 3,000 people homeless.
According to a reliable source the incident took place at around 5:30 pm and it damaged 150 houses and 35
dormitories in the Kyin Ni Byint IPD
camp.
The fire is understood to start from the kitchen of U Lalia’s family in the camp as they were cooking rice
and curries.
Aung Kyaw Tun, in charge of the camp, informed that the fire rapidly spread to nearby houses. After hours of
struggle, the fire could be doused
at 9 pm.
Besides the damage of houses and dormitories, a large volume of rice grains was also burnt in the fire.
Now turned homeless, 3710 people of the camp are now taking shelter in the schools and acquisition
buildings.
U Lalia’s family has already left the place, fearing arrest by the police.
The responsible government officials visited the place last night. They are expected to come again.
More than 7,000 Muslim refugees are living in the camp, which was opened after the communal conflict in
Rakhine State during the year 2012.