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        <h2>Disaster Damage and Impact Assessment</h2>
        <p>The fire had devastating consequences:</p><ul><li>Destruction of 1,792 houses</li><li>Displacement of 4,242 households</li><li>22,324 people rendered homeless</li><li>Key infrastructure like schools and fire stations destroyed</li><li>Total financial loss amounting to $48 million</li></ul>
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        <h2>How to Self-Rescue and Seek Help</h2>
        <p>During a fire:</p><ul><li>Quickly evacuate the building when you hear the fire alarm or see flames.</li><li>Crawl low to avoid inhaling smoke, which can be more dangerous than the flames themselves.</li><li>Use a wet cloth to cover your nose and mouth.</li><li>If trapped, signal for help from a window but do not break the window as it can let in more smoke.</li></ul><p>Avoid:</p><ul><li>Using elevators during a fire evacuation.</li><li>Going back into a burning building to retrieve belongings.</li></ul>
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        <h2>Emergency Kit Preparation Tips</h2>
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        <p>To prepare an emergency kit for fires, include:</p><ul><li>Fire extinguishers</li><li>Smoke detectors</li><li>Fire blankets</li><li>Basic first aid kit</li><li>Emergency contact numbers</li></ul><p>Ensure all family members are aware of fire escape routes and conduct regular fire drills.</p>
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A catastrophic fire in Mergui, Myanmar in February 1989 destroyed multiple buildings, affecting thousands and causing an estimated $48 million in damages.

Major Fire Devastates Mergui, Myanmar in 1989

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On February 16, 1989, a major fire broke out in Mergui, located in southern Burma (now Myanmar). The blaze took eight hours to control and caused extensive damage, destroying several key buildings including schools, fire stations, and a road transport administration department building. The overall financial loss was estimated to be around $48 million. The disaster resulted in the destruction of 1,792 houses, displacement of 4,242 households, and left 22,324 people homeless.

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