Tawila, March 26 (Darfur24)
The humanitarian situation for hundreds of displaced families in North Darfur has deteriorated following a series of repeated fires since mid-February in the midst of a weak humanitarian response and limited access to basic aid.
Local sources said recent fires have hit several areas, particularly displacement sites in Tawila, about 60 kilometers west of El Fasher, causing casualties, widespread property losses, and forcing hundreds of families to flee to Dabba Nayra Al Jadida camp.
The International Organization for Migration reported that a fire in Tawila Al-Umda camp displaced 971 families after destroying 881 shelters and damaging 90 more.
Adam Yahya, a local official, told Darfur24 that fires have repeatedly affected areas including Tawila Al-Umda, Hilla Na’ma, Dali, and Dabba Nayra camp, with more than 1,000 homes damaged in recent weeks.
He said displaced families are living in dire conditions, many sleeping in the open without shelter or clean water, and confirmed the deaths of a child and an elderly woman in the fires.
Fears of further incidents have driven hundreds of families to flee toward areas west of Dabba Nayra in search of safety.
Elsewhere, local sources reported that 19 homes burned in Korma over the past week, while a separate fire in Al-La’it displaced 20 families.
Seasonal fires are common across Darfur and Kordofan during the winter months due to strong winds and the use of highly flammable materials, increasing the vulnerability of displaced communities already affected by the ongoing conflict.