Members of the public assisted security forces as firefighters attempt to control the large fire. PHOTO: HUSSAIN WAHEED / MIHAARU

A large number of contributions were publicly donated to the various disaster management centres established throughout the island. PHOTO: HUSSAIN WAHEED / MIHAARU

ADK Hospital Paramedics were on scene to assist in the relief efforts. PHOTO: HUSSAIN WAHEED / MIHAARU

ADK Hospital provided gurneys to be utilised during the evacuation procedures as security forces attempt to control the fire. PHOTO: HUSSAIN WAHEED / MIHAARU

Members of the public assisted security forces as firefighters attempt to control the large fire. PHOTO: HUSSAIN WAHEED / MIHAARU

Bystanders seen assisting security forces as they attempt to control the fire which erupted in the Henveiru Ward of capital city Male'. PHOTO: HUSSAIN WAHEED / MIHAARU

Firefighters attempt to control the unprecedented tragedy. The fire was controlled by the Maldives National Defence Force and Airport Rescue and Fire Fighting. PHOTO: HUSSAIN WAHEED / MIHAARU

Firefighters seen during the coordinated efforts by the Maldives National Defence Force and Airport Rescue and Fire Fighting. PHOTO: HUSSAIN WAHEED / MIHAARU

Firefighters seen controlling the fire as it raged on. The coordinated efforts were conducted by the Maldives National Defence Force and Airport Rescue and Fire Fighting. PHOTO: HUSSAIN WAHEED / MIHAARU

A member of the Maldives National Defence Forces' Fire and Rescue Services on-scene. PHOTO: HUSSAIN WAHEED / MIHAARU

Members of the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) and Maldives Maldives National Defence Force seen assessing the situation. PHOTO: HUSSAIN WAHEED / MIHAARU

Employees of the Waste Management Corporation Limited (WAMCO) assisting the clearance of rubble and debris caused by the fire. PHOTO: HUSSAIN WAHEED / MIHAARU