PHOTOS

25 MAR 2013

37 killed in Ban Mae Surin refugee camp fire

The fire that razed Ban Mae Surin refugee camp in Mae Hong Son killed 37 people and piled on more misery for the 2,000 displaced inhabitants. Photos by Post Photographers and agencies.

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37 killed in Ban Mae Surin refugee camp fire — Karen refugees flee Ban Mae Surin refugee camp on March 22 as fire sweeps through their thatch huts. (AP Photo)

37 killed in Ban Mae Surin refugee camp fire — The remains of the destroyed houses as seen from a helicopter one day after the tragedy. (Reuters Photo)

37 killed in Ban Mae Surin refugee camp fire — A man and his son walk past the ruins on March 24 as rescue workers sift through the ashes of hundreds of shelters. (Photo by Thiti Wannamontha)

37 killed in Ban Mae Surin refugee camp fire — A woman who lost family members to the devastating fire breaks down as she recalls the tragedy. (Photo by Thiti Wannamontha)

37 killed in Ban Mae Surin refugee camp fire — Two days after the fire, the survivors pray for friends and family who perished. The remains of the victims were buried near the camp. (Photo by Thiti Wannamontha)

37 killed in Ban Mae Surin refugee camp fire — A solemn and simple Christian funeral ceremony is held on March 25 as the victims are laid to rest. (Photo by Thiti Wannamontha)

37 killed in Ban Mae Surin refugee camp fire — The survivors of the inferno are given shelter in makeshift huts near the camp site. (Photo by Thiti Wannamontha)

37 killed in Ban Mae Surin refugee camp fire — Life goes on for the refugees who now await new shelters to be built for them on the site of the old camp. (Photo by Thiti Wannamontha)