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Funadhoo Patrol Shed Fire: Police to send major crime investigation team to the island

A massive fire in Shaviyani Atoll's Funadhoo destroyed several buildings and injured 18 people. Police said they will send a Major Crime Investigations Department team to the island to investigate the cause and process the scene.

Latest Police launch investigation into Funadhoo petrol shed fire The Standard, 26 Oct, 10:02

latest 26 Oct, 10:02

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BylineNews outlet

Funadhoo Patrol Shed Fire: Police to send major crime investigation team to the island

18 people people injured in the fire
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Police launch investigation into Funadhoo petrol shed fire

20 people people requiring medical attention
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  1. Byline 26 Oct, 08:33 · first report
  2. The Standard 26 Oct, 10:02 · 1 h 28 min later
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  • people injured in the fire during the incident 18 people Byline Police said that the team will land in Funadhoo this morning to investigate the major fire that injured 18 people.

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  • first responders treated for smoke inhalation during the incident 2 people Byline Police said that out of the 18 who required medical assistance during the incident, 2 were first responders who needed treatment for smoke inhalation.

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  • others injured or suffering panic and anxiety attacks during the incident 16 people Byline They also said that the other 16 included individuals who were injured while trying to escape the explosions brought on by the fire and others who suffered panic and anxiety attacks because of the major incident.

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  • people requiring medical attention 2026-10-26 20 people The Standard Authorities confirmed that a total of 20 individuals received medical assistance following the incident.

    Word for word from The Standard. Open the report

  • residents temporarily displaced 2026-10-26 11 residents The Standard The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has meanwhile arranged temporary accommodation for 11 residents whose home was damaged in the blaze.

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  • 18 people people injured in the fire Byline Police said that the team will land in Funadhoo this morning to investigate the major fire that injured 18 people.

    Word for word from the report in Byline. Open the report

  • 2 people first responders treated for smoke inhalation Byline Police said that out of the 18 who required medical assistance during the incident, 2 were first responders who needed treatment for smoke inhalation.

    Word for word from the report in Byline. Open the report

  • 16 people others injured or suffering panic and anxiety attacks Byline They also said that the other 16 included individuals who were injured while trying to escape the explosions brought on by the fire and others who suffered panic and anxiety attacks because of the major incident.

    Word for word from the report in Byline. Open the report

  • 20 people people requiring medical attention The Standard Authorities confirmed that a total of 20 individuals received medical assistance following the incident.

    Word for word from the report in The Standard. Open the report

  • 11 residents residents temporarily displaced The Standard The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has meanwhile arranged temporary accommodation for 11 residents whose home was damaged in the blaze.

    Word for word from the report in The Standard. Open the report

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