The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has stated that 122 people have been provided temporary shelter following the fire that broke out at the warehouse in Maafannu, Malé City.

The incident occurred at the Prime Godown warehouse, located at the junction of Izzuddin Magu and Funuhiya Magu. The fire, which broke out on Wednesday night, was brought under control at around 11:00 p.m. with response efforts led by the MNDF Fire and Rescue Service, supported by the Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL).

NDMA said an evacuation centre was established at the Social Centre, where 472 individuals from 31 households had registered following the incident. Of these, 394 were men and 78 were women, including 313 expatriates, after multiple homes in the area were evacuated due to smoke.

According to NDMA, temporary shelter and food assistance were provided to 122 individuals from affected households, while other displaced residents sought accommodation with relatives. Authorities also confirmed that clean-up operations are currently underway at the site, with MNDF working alongside the Ministry of Cities, Local Councils and Public Works.

Initial information indicates that the warehouse was used to store used to store plants, pesticides, agricultural equipment and chemicals, and the structure was damaged beyond use, with several nearby vehicles also sustaining damage. NDMA has advised individuals requiring further assistance to contact its hotline at 115.