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Myanmar Camp Fire for Displaced Muslims Injures 14

© AP Photo / Khin Maung WinMyanmar Muslims, who identify themselves as long-persecuted “Rohingya” Muslims stand outside their tents at Da Paing camp for Muslim refugees in north of Sittwe, Rakhine State, western Myanmar
Myanmar Muslims, who identify themselves as long-persecuted “Rohingya” Muslims stand outside their tents at Da Paing camp for Muslim refugees in north of Sittwe, Rakhine State, western Myanmar - Sputnik International
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A blaze erupted in Sittwe (Myanmar) left 14 refugees injured at a Muslim camp for internally displaced persons (IDPs).

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MOSCOW (Sputnik) — A blaze broke out in Myanmar’s western city of Sittwe, wounding at least 14 refugees at a Muslim camp for internally displaced persons (IDPs), the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) announced Tuesday.

"A fire swept through ‘Baw Du Pha 2’ Muslim IDP camp in rural Sittwe in Rakhine State today just after 9:00am [02:30 GMT]… Based on the current information available, at least 14 people were injured by the fire," the UN coordinating body said in a statement.

Around 440 households sheltering some 2,000 Muslim refugees have been affected by the incident, OCHA added.

The blaze has reportedly been caused by a cooking fire, however, the investigation into the case has been launched, according to the UN office.

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