Police launch investigation into Maafannu warehouse fire
The warehouse contained fertilisers, pesticides, agricultural equipment and a generator.
Police have launched an investigation into the fire that broke out at a warehouse operated by Prime Fertiliser Maldives Pvt Ltd in Maafannu on Wednesday night.
The incident occurred at a warehouse located at the junction of Izzuddin Magu and Fulooniya Magu.
Police said the fire was reported at 9:57pm. The warehouse contained fertilisers, pesticides, agricultural equipment and a generator.
According to the Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF), the fire was brought under control at 10:49pm and was fully extinguished at 4:58am on Thursday.
Police said the scene is being examined as part of the investigation.
“Police have launched a special investigation to determine the cause of the incident,” police said in a statement.
Authorities said one firefighter was injured and was taken to hospital.
The fire caused damage to the warehouse and its contents.
Police said 13 motorcycles, a pickup truck and a company van in the area were also damaged.
As a precaution, 77 people from the surrounding area were provided temporary shelter with assistance from relevant authorities.
