Fire breaks out in house under construction in Male'

A fire broke out in a house under construction in Male' City on Monday evening.

The incident occurred in a building near Cyrix College in Galolhu. According to MNDF, the fire was reported at 23:22, after which firefighters from the Male' City Fire Station were dispatched to the scene.

Firefighters brought the blaze under control at 23:56.

No injuries were reported, MNDF confirmed.

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Male' City has seen several recent fire incidents linked to garbage fires and people entering unused or abandoned buildings. While such fires are often contained quickly, some have spread and caused damage to nearby homes.