Victims of Coastline fire provided MVR2.6m for rebuilding
“The government decided to provide [compensation for] 40 percent of the damages…In addition to this, MVR1 million (US$64,800) from Coastline will be distributed proportionately,” Defence Minister Adam Shareef Umar said at a press conference Wednesday at the coastguard building.
28 Apr 2016, 9:00 AM
The government has announced plans to distribute MVR2.6 million (US$168,600) to help families displaced by the April 18 fire at the Coastline Hardware store rebuild their homes.
The massive fire completely destroyed the two-storey store on the capital’s main thoroughfare and spread to three surrounding buildings. It caused extensive damages and left several apartments uninhabitable.
“The government decided to provide [compensation for] 40 percent of the damages…In addition to this, MVR1 million (US$64,800) from Coastline will be distributed proportionately,” Defence Minister Adam Shareef Umar said at a press conference Wednesday at the coastguard building.
The money will be handed over next Friday, he said.
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