MALE, Maldives — Firefighters are responding to a fire that broke out late Sunday night in an apartment building in the Galolhu district of Malé.
According to the Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF), the fire was reported at 10:49 p.m. and originated on the fourth floor of G. Funfalhu, an apartment building located near Lonuziyaarai Magu, close to Linchpin.
The MNDF’s Fire and Rescue Service was immediately dispatched to the scene, where crews have been working to contain the blaze and carry out rescue operations.
Authorities said numerous residents were safely evacuated from the building as firefighters searched the premises to ensure no one remained trapped inside.
The cause of the fire has not yet been determined, and there have been no immediate reports of injuries or fatalities.
Emergency responders remain at the scene, and authorities are expected to release further details as the operation continues.
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