A fire that broke out at the waste management center in Noonu Velidhoo has destroyed machinery beyond use along with a large part of the building.
The fire broke out on Saturday afternoon at the center built two years ago. The cause of the fire remains unclear.
The fire was put out in about two hours, according to the Velidhoo council.
"Some machinery used at the center and the drag brush machine used at the football pitch were destroyed," the council said in a post.
Machine destroyed by Velidhoo waste management center fire. -- Photo: Velidhoo council
In addition to residents of the island who helped put out the fire, help was also provided by the nearby resorts of Cheval Blanc Randheli, Velaa Private Island and Siyam World, the council said.
