Funadhoo Fire: Five Houses Affected, 33 Relocated, 20 Injured

A fire that broke out at a petrol shed in Funadhoo, Shaviyani Atoll, has affected five houses and led to the relocation of 33 people as a safety measure, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) said today. The fire broke out in the morning and spread rapidly. It was fully extinguished by 11:58 AM. The NDMA stated in a post on X that five properties were affected and 33 individuals were moved to other locations. According to Shaviyani Atoll Hospital, 20 people sustained injuries of varying degrees. Among them, two were treated for smoke inhalation, eight suffered burns after the fire spread to different areas, and ten were treated for panic attacks and minor injuries. All injured individuals have been discharged after receiving treatment.