Fire destroys Bileyfahi powerhouse

The powerhouse on the northern island of Bileyfahi in Shaviyani atoll has been completely destroyed by a fire that broke out late Saturday night.

All three generators were damaged beyond use, according to Fenaka, the state utility company that operates the powerhouse. The police and the military’s fire department are investigating the incident.

“We’re hoping to provide electricity by sunset. We’re currently experiencing delay due to a technical problem,” Ahmed Shareef, Fenaka’s managing director, told the Maldives Independent.

“Our plan was to transfer the engine on Shaviyani Feydhoo to Bileyfahi. But people on Feydhoo are trying to stop Fenaka officials from taking the generator. We’ve asked for assistance from the Police on this matter. It is our property, therefore we should be able to take it out.”