The fire occurred when the boy attempted to light a gas stove with a lighter after the stove failed to ignite.
A fire incident in a Hulhumale' apartment last night left a 13 year old boy with severe burns.
According to a Hulhumale' Hospital media official, the boy sustained burns to 50 percent of his body and is currently in stable condition. He is currently hospitalized and is receiving treatment for injuries.
The fire occurred when the boy attempted to light a gas stove with a lighter after the stove failed to ignite.
The incident was not reported to the Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF), hence further details are not yet available.