Mayor calls for independent inquiry of Malé warehouse fire

The fire broke out in a chemical storage warehouse in the capital’s Henveiru ward and quickly engulfed six other buildings, four of which also included warehouses.

“I think the public wants an independent inquiry to find answers,” Mayor Shifa told the Maldives Independent. 

“You will also know that the city council lacks the resources. We have only four supervisors who are charged with public works. Discussions have been going with the government about hiring more staff and where that will come from. We are talking about money as well.”