10 Dead, Including Nine Indian Workers in Maldives Fire

The fire originated from the ground floor of a vehicle repair garage.

At least 10 people died and several others were injured in a fire that broke out in the capital city of Maldives, Male on Thursday, 10 November.

The 10 bodies that have been recovered from the upper floor of the building included nine Indians and a Bangladeshi national.

According to reports, the fire originated at a vehicle repair garage.

An evacuation centre has been established in Maanfannu Stadium by the National Disaster Management Authority of Maldives for those who have been affected by the fire.

NDMA has established an evacuation center in Maafannu Stadium for those displaced and affected by the fire in Male'. Arrangements are being made to provide relief assistance and support.

— NDMA Maldives (@NDMAmv) November 10, 2022

The Indian High Commission in Maldives offered their condolences and stated that they are in regular communication with Maldivian authorities.

We are deeply saddened by the tragic fire incident in Malé which has caused loss of lives, including reportedly of Indian nationals.

We are in close contact with the Maldivian authorities.

For any assistance, HCI can be reached on following numbers:
[phone] ; [phone]

— India in Maldives (@HCIMaldives) November 10, 2022