Fire breaks out at Male’ café

MNDF states that the fire is now under control.

Firefighters have begun removing the firehoses from the area, and have given permission for the people evacuated from neighboring buildings to return.

Sun’s journalists at the scene report the fire appears to be largely under contained.

Police urge members of the public to move away from the scene of the fire.

Additional soldiers have been deployed to the scene.

Ambulances have arrived at the scene. However, there were no immediate reports of any injuries.

Vice President Faisal Naseem arrives at the scene of the fire.

The fire broke out on the top floor of the building where Evening Café is located.

People have been evacuated from neighboring buildings.

Sun’s journalist at the scene reports firefighters are battling a second outbreak of the fire, which they initially controlled.

Firefighters evacuate people from nearby buildings.