Fire at Funadhoo Petrol Shed Fully Extinguished, One House Destroyed

A fire that broke out at the 'Fathmini' petrol shed in Funadhoo, Shaviyani Atoll, has been fully extinguished, the Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) confirmed. The fire was reported to the MNDF Northern Area Command, Kulhudhuffushi Fire Station at around 08:00 AM today. Firefighters from the Kulhudhuffushi Fire Station and the Funadhoo Airport fire brigade were first responders, with 90% of the blaze controlled by 10:57 AM and fully extinguished by 11:58 AM. The response also involved the JW Marriott Maldives Resort & Spa Industrial Fire Brigade, along with police, Funadhoo School cadets, and local residents. According to the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), one house was completely destroyed and three nearby houses sustained varying degrees of damage. Several individuals were treated for smoke inhalation at Funadhoo Hospital; no serious injuries were reported. The Funadhoo Council is monitoring the situation and coordinating assistance for affected families.