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        <h2>Disaster Damage and Impact Assessment</h2>
        The wildfires caused significant damage in Sierra Leone. Key impacts include:<br/>- Destroyed 279 houses<br/>- Displaced 450 families (2,257 individuals)<br/>- Emergency distribution of relief items including plastic sheets, kitchen sets, and shelter kits
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        <h2>How to Self-Rescue and Seek Help</h2>
        1. Move to a safe area away from the fire immediately.<br/>2. Cover your nose and mouth with a cloth to avoid inhaling smoke.<br/>3. Use fire extinguishers or water to combat small fires if safe to do so.<br/>4. Call emergency services for help.<br/>5. Avoid returning to the affected area until authorities declare it safe.
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        <h2>Emergency Kit Preparation Tips</h2>
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        1. Fire extinguisher<br/>2. First-aid kit<br/>3. Bottled water and non-perishable food<br/>4. Flashlight and extra batteries<br/>5. Portable radio<br/>6. Important documents in a waterproof pouch<br/>7. Blankets and warm clothing
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A dry wind led to wild fires in Sierra Leone in January 2013, affecting several villages, destroying 279 houses, and making 2,257 individuals homeless.

Wild Fires Ravage Sierra Leone in January 2013

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In January 2013, severe wildfires swept across Sierra Leone, primarily affecting the Northern and Southern Provinces. Triggered by the dry Hamatan winds, these fires devastated numerous villages, leading to substantial property damage and leaving many families without homes. Rehabilitation and reconstruction efforts began swiftly to restore normalcy to the affected regions.

Wild Fires Ravage Sierra Leone in January 2013

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