Thousands of Rohingyans, refugees from the Rohingya genocide in Myanmar, were displaced and many buildings, including schools and food storage centres, were destroyed. First responders to the crisis were from the camp itself, and by the next day aid agencies had joined the recue effort; food, cash and equipment was pledged. There were reports from some observers that rescue efforts were hindered by barbed-wire fencing around the camp, which, it was suggested, may have slowed down escapees and possibly contributed to the casualties.