A yacht anchored near the Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands, caught fire on Saturday morning, prompting an MNDF Fire and Rescue Service response. All guests and crew were evacuated with no injuries reported, while the vessel sustained severe damage to its superstructure and authorities are investigating.
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While the cause of the fire remains unclear, heavy smoke coming from the vessel was initially reported at 7:37 a.m.
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The firefighters were able to contain the flames by 9:48 a.m., according to the MNDF Fire and Rescue Service, and the fire was fully extinguished by 10:14 a.m.
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