The Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) Fire and Rescue Service recorded nine incidents during the week from October 25 to 31, 2026, with fire incidents accounting for the largest share of responses.
According to the weekly report, the service responded to four fire incidents, three rescue incidents, one disaster incident and one medical evacuation. No hazardous materials (Hazmat), alarm-related or other incidents were recorded.
The Malé Area Command accounted for eight incidents, while the Northern Area Command recorded one. No incidents were reported under the Central or Southern Area Commands.
The reporting period began with a major fire at a petrol shed in Sh. Funadhoo on October 25. The fire spread to nearby residential properties and workshops, damaging several buildings and prompting the evacuation of residents. Firefighters from Funadhoo Airport and MNDF teams from the Northern Area Command and Kulhudhuffushi were involved in the response, the timing coincides with the Funadhoo fire. (more about Funadhoo Fire)
The total number of incidents fell from 20 in the previous week to nine. Disaster incidents saw the largest decline, dropping from five to one, while rescue incidents decreased from five to three.
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