A large fire swept through Ifo Refugee Camp in Dadaab, Kenya, destroying homes and businesses. Residents were helpless to stop the blaze due to a lack of firefighting equipment, allowing it to spread rapidly from the market area to residential structures. The incident has left residents facing significant losses of property and livelihoods. Authorities have yet to assess the full extent of the damage. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation. This disaster highlights the vulnerabilities faced by refugees and the urgent need for improved fire safety measures within the camp. Further support is needed for those displaced and affected by the fire.

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