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24 Sep 2017 | Sun 00:49
A fire broke out at the powerhouse in Bilehfahi island of Shaviyani atoll on Saturday night
A fire broke out at the powerhouse in Bilehfahi island of Shaviyani atoll on Saturday night
Hussein Fiyaz
Fire incident
Fire destroys Sh. Bilehfahi powerhouse, causing island-wide blackout
The fire was reported to the police at around 11:55 pm
A resident told RaajjeMV that the fire had "completely destroyed the powerhouse" causing an island-wide blackout
He said that the residents were out on the streets helping to control the fire
Aishath Shaany
Aishath Shaany
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A fire broke out at the powerhouse in Bilehfahi island of Shaviyani atoll on Saturday night.

Maldives Police Service has confirmed the fire as well.

According to police, the fire was reported at around 11:55 pm.

Speaking to RaajjeMV, a resident, Abdul Azeez said that the fire had "completely destroyed the powerhouse," adding that no one was injured in the incident.

He highlighted that residents were out on the street, assisting to extinguish the fire.

Azeez added that the fire had led to a massive blackout across the island.

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