Fire in Male City: Indian High Commission Thanks Maldivian Authorities for Rescue Efforts
A fire broke out in a building in Male City, Maldives, on September 9. The Indian High Commission in the Maldives expressed sadness over the incident but confirmed that there were no serious injuries or loss of life. They are in touch with affected Indian nationals to provide support.
The fire started in the kitchen of Gaamagu Cafe, located on Sosun Magu. The cafe, made of corrugated steel sheets, was on the first floor of a three-story building. The adjacent building was also affected, and many nearby houses were vacated.
Two foreigners, a man and a woman, were taken to the hospital due to smoke inhalation. The Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) received reports of the fire at 2:40 pm local time and managed to bring it under control.
The Indian High Commission thanked Maldivian authorities for their prompt rescue and relief efforts.
Doubts Revealed
Male City -: Male City is the capital of the Maldives, a country made up of many small islands in the Indian Ocean.
Indian High Commission -: The Indian High Commission is like an office or embassy where Indian officials work in another country to help Indian citizens and manage relations between the two countries.
Maldivian Authorities -: Maldivian Authorities are the people and organizations in the Maldives responsible for keeping the country safe and running smoothly, like the police and fire department.
Smoke Inhalation -: Smoke inhalation happens when someone breathes in smoke from a fire, which can make it hard to breathe and might need medical attention.
Gaamagu Cafe -: Gaamagu Cafe is the name of the cafe in Male City where the fire started.
