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Fire incident in Thilafushi lagoon injures two

Mariyam Malsa
24 December 2020, MVT 21:52
MNDF Fire and Rescue officer amid efforts to extinguish the fire in Thilafushi lagoon. PHOTO: MNDF
Mariyam Malsa
24 December 2020, MVT 21:52

Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF), on Thursday, revealed that a Maldivian and an expatriate worker were injured during a fire incident which occurred in the lagoon of Thilafushi, Kaafu Atoll.

After the blaze was reported at approximately 1639 hrs, MNDF Fire and Rescue Service arrived on scene and had successfully brought the flames under control by around 1730 hrs.

According to MNDF, the incident occurred while two marine vessels were attempting to refuel at Thilafushi harbour.

Although authorities put out the fire, the exact extent of the damages caused by the blaze have yet to be revealed.

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