MNDF extinguishes warehouse fire in Maafannu; Police launch investigation
9 ޖުލައި 2026 | ބުރާސްފަތި 11:38MNDF firefighters have successfully extinguished a fire that broke out in a warehouse at M. Shafaage within a short period of time. While the building sustained varying degrees of damage in the incident, no injuries were reported, and the police are currently investigating the cause of the fire.
Fire breaks out at warehouse in M. Shafa house | MNDF
The Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) Fire and Rescue Service’s Male’ Fire Station has successfully extinguished a fire that broke out in a warehouse at M. Shafa.
The Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) Fire and Rescue Service’s Male’ Fire Station received a report of the incident today at approximately 09:26. Firefighters were immediately dispatched to the scene and have since successfully carried out operations to extinguish the fire.
According to the Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF), firefighters successfully extinguished the blaze at approximately 09:46 on Thursday morning.
The building sustained varying degrees of damage following a fire that broke out in one of its godowns. However, the Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) has confirmed that no injuries were reported in the incident.
The Maldives Police Service has confirmed that they are looking into the necessary details surrounding the incident and are currently conducting an investigation into the matter.
The building sustained varying degrees of damage following the fire incident. | MNDF
An analysis of various fire incidents in Malé reveals that major outbreaks have frequently occurred in facilities used for storing different types of goods. In particular, such large-scale disasters have previously taken place in warehouses where chemicals and industrial materials were being stored in violation of safety regulations.
