Massive Fire at Rohingya Camp in Delhi Affects Over 200 Refugees

A massive fire broke out at a Rohingya refugee camp located in Kalini Kunj area in New Delhi. The fire reportedly broke at 3:30 am on Sunday, 15 April, and was brought under control by 7:40 am by 11 fire tenders.

According to the fire department, 50 shanties in the area have been burned down, affecting 228 people. While no major injuries or casualties have been reported, a man named Vikas reportedly sustained minor injuries.

The Delhi Police are currently investigating the cause of fire.

Gutted. At least 50 shanties where Rohingya refugees lived in the Kalindi Kunj area of Delhi, in a fire that broke out last night. pic.twitter.com/ApauwmpvS9

— Divyani Rattanpal (@Divyanie) April 15, 2018

Mohammad Salim, a Rohingya refugee says most of the people living in the camp lost all their belongings in the fire pic.twitter.com/vpbGOq3X2q

— Divyani Rattanpal (@Divyanie) April 15, 2018

The fire broke out at around 3:15 AM and quickly spread to the entire area. Luckily there were no severe casualties. The cause of the fire is not known yet. pic.twitter.com/lQYRZOAqET

— Divyani Rattanpal (@Divyanie) April 15, 2018

Ali Johar, a Rohingya who lives in the camp said it took 10 fire tenders, working from 3:55 AM to 7:40 AM to extinguish the fire. pic.twitter.com/IXSju0xRQJ

— Divyani Rattanpal (@Divyanie) April 15, 2018

The families have meanwhile been moved to a temporary camp. For a community that has suffered a lot of tragedies, life must go on. pic.twitter.com/B5wrEjLDvH

— Divyani Rattanpal (@Divyanie) April 15, 2018