Over 2000 fires claim 105 lives, causing K33 billion losses in 2021

Total incurred losses in fires across Myanmar last year were estimated at over K33 billion and fires claimed 105 lives, according to the Myanmar Fire Brigade.
In 2021, Myanmar recorded 81 fires in Kachin State, 19 in Kayah State, 33 in Kayin State, 38 in Chin State, 301 in Sagaing Region, 85 in Taninthayi Region, 71 in Nay Pyi Taw, 194 in Bago Region, 210 in Magway Region, 245 in Mandalay Region, 132 in Mon State, 64 in Rakhine State, 310 in Yangon Region, 173 in Shan State and 142 in Ayeyawady Region, totalling 2,107 fires, leaving 151 injured and 105 dead.
In 2020, 75 people were killed and 220 were injured in 2,139 fires across the country, with an estimated loss of K6 billion.
Myanmar Fire Brigade has developed a 191 report phone application for fire to improve real-time performance for the prevention and protection procedures of the lives and properties of the people and trust in the fire service. People are encouraged to download the application and work together with the Department of Fire Services in fire safety activity.
The Department of Fire Services aims to protect the lives and property of the people in the state and perform fire prevention, safety and rescue and service for environmental hazards.
The department enhanced its capacity and tried to meet the needs, with a fleet of Fire trucks and equipment made in Poland. Every person must help prevent fire. — Nyein Thu (MNA)/GNLM