The incident was reported around 07:30 hrs this morning, with smoke and flames visibly engulfing the building. The exact cause of the fire remains unknown at this time.
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Housing ministry building ablaze -- Photo: Nishan Ali
Malika Shahid
2024-12-12 08:28:20
A fire broke out this morning in the building housing the Ministry of Housing, Land, and Urban Development.
Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) is actively working to contain the blaze, but the fire has spread extensively throughout the structure, filling the area with thick smoke.
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