Massive fire breaks out in petrol shed at Funadhoo harbor
25 އޮކްޓޯބަރު 2026 | އާދީއްތަ 22:28A massive fire that broke out at a petrol shed near the Shaviyani Funadhoo harbor area this morning has spread to a nearby residence, causing extensive property damage. Thick smoke blanketing the island has forced the local school to suspend classes, while MNDF personnel, police, and residents continue joint efforts to bring the blaze under control.
A massive fire has broken out and is currently engulfing the petrol shed at the Funadhoo harbor. | Social Media
A major fire has broken out at the petrol shed located in the Shaviyani Funadhoo harbor area.
Police stated that the report of a fire at the Funadhoo petrol shed was received at 8:15 a.m. on Sunday.
According to information received by RaajjeMV, the fire also spread to a house located near the petrol station. While the blaze in the building has since been brought under control, reports indicate that it sustained extensive damage.
Furthermore, due to the heavy spread of smoke, classes at the island's school have now been suspended.
Members of the general public, the police, and the Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) are currently working together to extinguish the fire.
The cause of the fire remains unknown at this time.
