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Fire breaks out in warehouse in Male'

Mar 19, 2026, 7:34 AM

A fire broke out in a warehouse near the Thoiba Mosque in the Maafannu district of Male' last night (March 18).

The Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) did not provide details. Videos obtained by Adhadhu showed a large fire with smoke rising above the nearby buildings.

According to sources, the warehouse belongs to Prime Fertilisers. It was not possible to determine what type of goods were stored in the warehouse.

However, some local news websites reported that the warehouse contained fertiliser.

The warehouse is located next to the Elections Commission (EC) centre. The signing of the final voters' lists for the April 4 local council elections was suspended due to the fire.

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