This includes volunteers to &ldquo;guard&rdquo; camps from forest/household fires, setting up a fire drill, and escape routes. Local bodies were also urged to prepare fire engines in case of emergencies.&nbsp;
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	Ban Umpiem camp also suffered a non-casualty fire that burned down 1,000 homes and left about 3,000 people homeless last year.</div>
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