Family of six given temporary shelter after Hulhumale’ apartment fire
A family of six, including two children, received temporary shelter from the state after a fire damaged their flat in Hulhumale' Phase I on June 17, 2026. The fire was reported at 04:32 am and extinguished by 04:58 am. Six people were hospitalized for smoke inhalation. The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) arranged accommodation, food, and necessities for five days. The fire originated from an electric water kettle in the kitchen, causing extensive damage to the kitchen, living room, and bedrooms.
A family of six, including two children, received temporary shelter from the state after a fire damaged their flat in Hulhumale' Phase I on June 17, 2026. The fire was reported at 04:32 am and extinguished by 04:58 am. Six people were hospitalized for smoke inhalation. The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) arranged accommodation, food, and necessities for five days. The fire originated from an electric water kettle in the kitchen, causing extensive damage to the kitchen, living room, and bedrooms.
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A family of six, including two children, received temporary shelter from the state after a fire damaged their flat in Hulhumale' Phase I on June 17, 2026. The fire was reported at 04:32 am and extinguished by 04:58 am. Six people were hospitalized for smoke inhalation. The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) arranged accommodation, food, and necessities for five days. The fire originated from an electric water kettle in the kitchen, causing extensive damage to the kitchen, living room, and bedrooms.
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