9°33′47″N 44°04′12″E / 9.5631725°N 44.0699626°E
 The market fire on the night of 1 April. | |
| Date | 1 April, 2022 |
|---|---|
| Time | 8:10 PM, 1 April – Dawn, 2 April |
| Location | Waheen Market, Hargeisa, Somaliland |
| Coordinates | 9°33′47″N 44°04′12″E / 9.5631725°N 44.0699626°E |
| Also known as | Waheem, Waaheen, and Waaheem Market Fire |
| Cause | Possible electrical malfunction |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Non-fatal injuries | 28 |
| Property damage | $2 Billion USD, >1 Trillion SLS |
The 2022 Waheen Market fire was a fire that took place in Hargeisa in the self-proclaimed nation of Somaliland on 1 April 2022. While there were no deaths, damages from the fire amounted to around USD $2 billion,[1] or 60% of Somaliland's GDP.[2][3]
- ^ "Somaliland says $2 billion lost in Hargeisa fire, appeals for help". somaliguardian.com. 3 April 2022. Retrieved 26 May 2022.
- ^ Cavanough, Edward. "'I lost everything': Somaliland market fire upturns life, economy". aljazeera.com. Aljazeera. Retrieved 26 May 2022.
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