Fire at Sh. Funadhoo petrol shed damages homes, up to 20 treated in hospital
A fire at a petrol shed in Sh. Funadhoo spread to nearby homes and garages on 25 October before firefighters put it out. Officials gave differing injury counts.
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A fire at a petrol shed in Sh. Funadhoo spread to nearby homes and garages on 25 October before firefighters put it out. Officials gave differing injury counts.
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