Fire rages through building in Maldives capital

2020 Aug Fri 22:54
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A fire broke out in a building located in Boduthakurufaanu Magu of Maldives capital Malé City on Friday night, in the Henveiru ward of the city. The fire is raging the building where State Bank of India (SBI) is located.
The fire was first reported inside a food outlet in the capital. Photo: RaajjeMV
MNDF officers are active in the scene. Photo: RaajjeMV
The fire has also spread to some adjacent buildings. Photo: RaajjeMV
MNDF officers are active in the scene. Photo: RaajjeMV
The fire reached the top floors within minutes. Photo: RaajjeMV
MNDF continues to urge the citizens to not gather in the area. Photo: RaajjeMV
A number of offices are also located in the area. Photo: RaajjeMV
Sources report that the fire first broke out in a café. Photo: RaajjeMV
The flames are observably spreading fast. Photo: RaajjeMV
Efforts are currently underway to extinguish the flames. Photo: RaajjeMV
A team of Maldives National Defense Force (MNDF) Fire and Rescue officers is active at scene. Photo: RaajjeMV
The fire broke out in the building where State Bank of India is located. Photo: RaajjeMV
The fire broke out on Friday night. Photo: RaajjeMV