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A fire at an oil shed near Funadhoo Harbour has damaged nearby properties, prompted evacuations and forced Shaviyani Atoll Hospital to suspend outpatient services temporarily.
Mariyam Adheela
SH. FUNADHOO, Maldives: A major fire at an oil shed near Sh. Funadhoo Harbour has affected four homes, five workshops and a garage, according to the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA).
The Funadhoo Council said the fire broke out at around 8:00 a.m. on Sunday. The blaze was still not under control at the time of the NDMA’s update.
Residents in the affected area were evacuated as emergency teams worked to contain the fire. Police, airport firefighters and members of the public joined the firefighting operation.
A fire team from the Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF), deployed from Kulhudhuffushi, was also at the scene to assist with efforts to bring the blaze under control.
NDMA described the incident as a dangerous fire involving an oil shed near the harbour. The authority’s update said no injuries had been reported at that stage.
Shaviyani Atoll Hospital temporarily suspended outpatient department (OPD) services following the incident.
The hospital continued to receive emergency cases while routine outpatient services remained suspended.
Authorities continued responding to the fire as the blaze threatened properties in the surrounding area. Further updates on the damage and the situation were expected as response efforts continued.
