Building in Farukolhufushi burns down in fire

A building in Farukolhufushi at Hulhumale’ Phase II has been significantly damaged in the fire that broke out on Friday afternoon.

A witness told Sun that the fire broke out at approximately 13:00pm this afternoon, during the Friday prayer.

Videos and photos show the building largely engulfed in flames and smoke.

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Maldives National Defense Force (MNDF) said the fire was brought under control at 13:40pm. No one was injured in the incident.

No further details regarding the incident have been disclosed as at present.

Farukolhufushi, where a resort was previously operated, is now leased for industrial purposes. Parts of Farukolhufushi is also rented as an event space.