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        <h2>Disaster Damage and Impact Assessment</h2>
        The fire had a devastating impact on the Cox’s Bazar camp settlement, leading to significant casualties and displacement. Key points include:<ul><li>11 casualties reported</li><li>55,000 people displaced</li><li>563 individuals injured and 339 missing</li><li>Approximately 10,000 shelters damaged</li><li>Essential facilities, such as healthcare clinics, were impacted</li></ul>
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        <h2>How to Self-Rescue and Seek Help</h2>
        In the event of a fire, individuals should:<ul><li>Evacuate the area immediately and move to a safe location</li><li>Cover mouth and nose with a damp cloth to avoid inhaling smoke</li><li>Call emergency services for help</li><li>Avoid using elevators and stick to staircases</li><li>If trapped, stay low to the ground to avoid smoke inhalation and signal for help</li></ul> Wrong behaviors to avoid include:<ul><li>Remaining in the building to collect personal belongings</li><li>Taking shelter in confined, non-ventilated spaces</li><li>Ignoring evacuation orders</li></ul>
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        <h2>Emergency Kit Preparation Tips</h2>
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        An emergency kit for fire preparedness should include:<ul><li>Basic first aid supplies</li><li>Water and non-perishable food</li><li>Flashlight and extra batteries</li><li>Multi-tool or Swiss army knife</li><li>Copies of important documents</li><li>Whistle to signal for help</li><li>Mask and gloves</li><li>Fire extinguisher</li></ul> Always have a plan for quick evacuation and communicate this plan with your family.
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A massive fire ravaged Cox’s Bazar camp in Bangladesh on 22 March 2021, resulting in significant casualties, injuries, displacement, and destruction of shelters.

Massive Fire Devastates Cox’s Bazar Camp Settlement in Bangladesh

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On 22 March 2021, a massive fire tore through the camp settlement in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh, causing widespread destruction and endangerment across four camps. The fire led to 11 casualties, displaced 55,000 people, and injured 563 individuals. The cramped conditions in the settlement facilitated the rapid spread of the fire. Essential facilities, including healthcare clinics and a hospital, were heavily impacted.

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