A home in GDh. Faresmaathodaa has sustained severe damage through a fire which originated in an air conditioning unit. 

Police said that they received reports of the incident at around 4:15 am today. 

Police immediately responded, and worked with Fire & Rescue services and the island's council to extinguish the fire, Police said. 

One individual sustained minor injuries in the fire, according to Police, although no serious injuries were reported. 

Information gathered so far indicates that the fire originated in an air conditioning unit affixed inside the house, authorities said. 

Videos that have since emerged on social media show that first responders accessed the home through breaking down the front door. Extensive fire damage is seen in the footage, with the walls of the home also blackened through thick smoke.