Africa15 March, 20261 min read
Homes burn across Darfur as more ‘dry season’ fires flare
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Fires across Darfur destroyed dozens of homes and property in recent days. In Khor Omer, North Darfur, 19 houses burned on Saturday.
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Overview of fires
A series of fires has caused significant damage in several parts of Darfur, destroying dozens of homes and property in recent days, local emergency groups and residents said.
Khor Omer fire
In North Darfur, the Khor Omer Emergency Room said a fire broke out in the town of Khor Omer on Saturday, burning down 19 houses.
Babanusa camp fire
In South Darfur, another fire broke out on Saturday in Babanusa camp in Gereida locality, west of the Abuja market and east of Sheikh Ali Ahmed Younis mosque.
Preliminary estimates indicate that the blaze destroyed about 30 homes, causing extensive property damage.
Seasonal fire risk context
Large parts of Darfur and neighbouring Kordofan experience seasonal fires each year during this period, often leading to loss of life and widespread destruction of homes and livelihoods. Fire is a constant danger for displaced people across Sudan and Darfur, as a blaze needs only a little wind to spread quickly through the densely populated camps. Narrow streets and shelters built of highly combustible materials exacerbate the danger.