Fire in Sh. Funadhoo Destroys Home and Patrol Shed; 11 Given Temporary Shelter

A dangerous fire in Sh. Funadhoo has completely destroyed a house and a patrol shed, and caused major damage to three other homes, according to the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA). The fire was reported at 8:15 am on Sunday and was brought fully under control by 12:05 pm, with the Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF), police and residents taking part in firefighting efforts. NDMA said 11 people who lived in the affected house have been provided temporary shelter, with meals arranged for five days. Several people suffering from smoke inhalation were treated at Funadhoo Hospital. The patrol shed, known as Fathmini and operated by a private business, was completely burnt down. The cause of the fire is not yet clear. Police said a special team from the Major Crime Investigation unit will continue investigations into the incident.