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A fire has swept through a remote refugee camp in north-west Thailand, killing 36 people and destroying hundreds of makeshift shelters.A fire has swept through a remote refugee camp in north-west Thailand, killing 36 people and destroying hundreds of makeshift shelters.
The blaze, which broke out on Friday in Mae Hong Son province, has left more than 2,000 people homeless, the provincial governor, Narumol Palavat, said. About 115 people were injured, 19 seriously.The blaze, which broke out on Friday in Mae Hong Son province, has left more than 2,000 people homeless, the provincial governor, Narumol Palavat, said. About 115 people were injured, 19 seriously.
Initial reports suggested the fire had been triggered by a cooking accident.Initial reports suggested the fire had been triggered by a cooking accident.
Most of those living in the camp were ethnic Karens, some of the 3,500 refugees who fled fighting in Burma in 1992. Many were born in the camp and had lived there for decades.Most of those living in the camp were ethnic Karens, some of the 3,500 refugees who fled fighting in Burma in 1992. Many were born in the camp and had lived there for decades.
Karen insurgents have been fighting for greater autonomy since Burma won independence from Britain in 1948. The Karen National Union signed a ceasefire with the Burmese government in January 2012, halting one of the world's longest-running civil wars.Karen insurgents have been fighting for greater autonomy since Burma won independence from Britain in 1948. The Karen National Union signed a ceasefire with the Burmese government in January 2012, halting one of the world's longest-running civil wars.
Despite political reforms, ethnic tensions in the region persist and many refugees do not want to return.Despite political reforms, ethnic tensions in the region persist and many refugees do not want to return.
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