Fire at Sh. Funadhoo Petrol Shed Leaves 18 Injured; Police Launch Investigation

A major fire broke out at a petrol shed in Sh. Funadhoo, Shaviyani Atoll, on October 25, 2026, causing extensive damage to nearby properties including a motorcycle, an engine repair garage, a warehouse, a small parking garage, and a house. A total of 18 people required medical attention: a firefighter and a hospital employee were treated for smoke inhalation, while 16 others suffered injuries or medical emergencies due to panic and evacuation efforts. The area has been cordoned off. The Maldives Police Major Crime Investigation Department is dispatching a special team to the island today to investigate the cause of the fire.