Following the fire incident that occurred in Sh. Funadhoo, a special team from the Maldives Police Service's Major Crime Investigation is scheduled to be dispatched to the island tomorrow morning.

In a message sent to media outlets tonight, police stated that this team is scheduled to travel to the island to determine the cause of the incident, process the scene, and assist with the investigation.

This incident occurred this morning when a fire broke out at the Funadhoo petrol shed. Police stated that the fire from the petrol shed spread, affecting a nearby motorcycle and engine repair garage and a warehouse. Additionally, the fire spread to a small vehicle parking garage and a residential house, burning them beyond use. The area where the incident occurred has now been cordoned off and closed.

Police stated that a total of 18 people were provided assistance due to injuries and the need for medical care in connection with this fire incident. This includes a firefighter and a hospital employee who were treated for smoke inhalation. The remaining 16 people suffered various injuries while trying to seek safety during an explosion amidst the incident, or required medical care due to anxiety and distress, according to police.

The fire at the privately run "Faiymini" petrol shed in Funadhoo was controlled around 11:00 AM. Sh. Atoll Hospital reported that while eight people were burned in the incident, treatment is currently being provided to only two individuals.

In this fire incident, one house was burned down, sustaining very extensive damage. Furthermore, three other nearby houses also suffered various degrees of damage due to the fire.

Following this incident, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has arranged temporary housing and meals for a period of five days for 11 people living in one of the affected houses.