Temporary shelter provided to 11 individuals following dangerous fire incident in Sh. Funadhoo
26 އޮކްޓޯބަރު 2026 | ހޯމަ 10:46A devastating fire in Sh. Funadhoo has completely destroyed the island's petrol shed and a residential home, while causing extensive damage to three additional houses. Several individuals were treated at the hospital for smoke inhalation, and a specialized police team has been dispatched to investigate the cause of the incident.
Efforts are underway to extinguish a fire that broke out at a petrol shed located in the harbor area of Sh. Funadhoo. | NDMA
The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has announced that temporary shelter has been provided to 11 individuals following a dangerous fire incident in Sh. Funadhoo.
The fire incident was reported at 8:15 a.m. on Saturday morning. According to the Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF), the blaze was completely extinguished by 12:05 p.m. The operation was carried out through the collaborative efforts of the MNDF, the police, and members of the general public.
The NDMA has reported significant damage following the incident, confirming that temporary housing has been provided for 11 residents from one of the affected homes. Additionally, the authority has arranged for their meals for a period of five days. Several individuals were also treated at Funadhoo Hospital for severe smoke inhalation.
The fire caused extensive damage to one residential property, while three neighboring houses sustained varying degrees of damage. Additionally, the "Faiymini" petrol shed, the sole private fuel station operating in Funadhoo, was completely destroyed in the blaze.
The cause of the incident remains unclear at this time. Police have stated that a specialized team from the Major Crime Investigation Department will conduct a further investigation into the matter.
