A fire that broke out in a building near JAYA Cushion in Maafannu has been brought under control after the Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) Fire and Rescue Service responded to the scene.

The incident was reported on Thursday morning, following which firefighters were immediately deployed to contain the blaze.

The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) said the affected structure is a two-storey building that is not used for residential purposes. However, as a precautionary measure, 10 foreign nationals residing in a nearby house were temporarily evacuated to ensure their safety.

No injuries have been reported so far, and authorities have not yet confirmed the cause of the fire.