A sweeping fire tore through a displacement camp in Sudan’s Darfur region, leaving hundreds of families without shelter or basic belongings.
The blaze erupted Saturday at the Um Baloula camp in Gereida, South Darfur, according to the International Organization for Migration.
The agency said 350 shelters were completely destroyed, while another 104 were partially damaged by the fast-moving flames.
At least 350 families were forced to flee as fire devoured fragile homes built from straw and wood.
Those affected have been relocated to open areas within Gereida town, facing uncertain conditions under the open sky.
Displaced communities across Sudan already endure severe hardship, relying heavily on humanitarian aid for food, water, and medical support.
Fires have become increasingly common in overcrowded camps, where narrow pathways and densely packed shelters fuel rapid destruction.
Aid officials warn that such incidents deepen vulnerability among already fragile populations living on the edge of survival.
Sudan has been engulfed in conflict since April 2023, as fighting rages between General Abdel Fattah al Burhan’s army and the Rapid Support Forces.
The war has killed tens of thousands, uprooted around 13 million people, and pushed parts of the country toward famine.
Humanitarian agencies describe the crisis as one of the world’s most severe, with displacement camps often bearing the brunt of unfolding disasters.
