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Generator malfunction causes minor explosion at Maafaru powerhouse
The incident had caused a temporary power outage on the island
Shan Anees, Raajje.mv | 12 ޖޫން 2018 | އަންގާރަ 11:08
The incident had caused a temporary power outage on the island
A mulfunctioning generator battery has caused a minor explosion at the powerhouse in Maafaru island.
The state-run Fenaka Corporation operates the island’s powerhouse, as it does for most other islands in the country.
The incident had caused a temporary power outage on the island, although service was quickly returned.
RaajjeMV was unable to acquire a comment from the Fenaka Corporation at the time of publishing and the reason for the malfunction is yet to be ascertained.
No individuals were injured in the incident.
