Police say they will send a team from the Major Crime Investigations Department to launch a probe into the massive fire that destroyed several buildings in Shaviyani Atoll, Funadhoo yesterday.
Police said that the team will land in Funadhoo this morning to investigate the major fire that injured 18 people.
They said that the fire originated from the petrol shed but spread to a mechanic's garage, parking garage, warehouse, a house, and a cycle parked nearby.
Police said that out of the 18 who required medical assistance during the incident, 2 were first responders who needed treatment for smoke inhalation.
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.
Police said that they have cordoned off the area of the incident and that their team will investigate the cause of the fire, process the scene and aid in the investigation.
