A flat in Hulhumale’, on the third floor of Mashi 3 row house, is on fire.
The fire is fast spreading to other houses in the area.
13:05
The fire has completely destroyed the property. None of the items are in a condition to be used again.
People gathered at the scene of the fire, which has been controlled after one hour - Sun photo: Shakeeba
12:54Mohamed Shaan
MNDF Fire and Rescue has started removing part of the roof of the building to allow fire hose access inside the building.
Members of the public are assisting greatly with the efforts to extinguish the fire.
Smoke spreads at the fire area - Sun photo: Shakeeba
12:53Mohamed Shaan
The fire has now been controlled. Smoke continues to come from the building.
People gathered at the scene of the fire
12:38Mohamed Shaan
One hour after efforts began, the fire remains uncontrolled. The building seems to be in complete destruction.
12:34Mohamed Shaan
An airport fire truck has arrived at the scene. Heavy smoke continues to come from the building.
12:30Murshid Abdul Hakeem
MNDF has said that the police and MNDF began efforts to control the fire when the incident was reported at around 11:30 a.m.
MNDF Spokesperson Hussain Ali said that the fire has not yet been fully extinguished, and that no information has been received to indicate that anyone has been hurt in the incident.
12:22Mohamed Shaan
Efforts are under way by the police and MNDF to extinguish the fire. The fire continues to grow and has still not been controlled. It is not known if anyone has been hurt.
12:18Mohamed Shaan
The fire started at Mashi 3, but has now spread to Mashi 1, Mashi 2, and Mashi 4.
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