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A major fire broke out at the patrol shed in Shaviyani Funadhoo this morning, sending thick smoke across the island as firefighters work to bring the blaze under control.
Mariyam Adheela
give photo caption A major fire breaks out at the patrol shed in Shaviyani Funadhoo on October 25, 2026, with thick smoke spreading across the island as firefighters work to extinguish the blaze -- Photo: MNDF
SH. FUNADHOO, Maldives: A major fire broke out at the patrol shed at Funadhoo Harbour this morning, with thick smoke spreading across parts of the island.
Police received a report of the fire at around 8:15 a.m., while the Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) also confirmed receiving information about the incident at approximately 8:00 a.m.
Police said officers were responding to the incident. The MNDF said firefighters from Kulhudhuffushi Fire Station were travelling to Funadhoo to assist with efforts to extinguish the fire.
Firefighters from the airport were also working to bring the blaze under control, according to the MNDF information officer.
The fire was still burning heavily when initial reports emerged. The cause of the incident has not yet been confirmed.
Further details about the extent of the damage and whether anyone was injured were not immediately available.
