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Crisis in the Capital: Ministry of Housing on Fire

A fire broke out and spread inside the M. Green Building in Malé, which houses the Ministry of Construction and Infrastructure and the Ministry of Housing, Land, and Urban Development. MNDF Fire and Rescue Services responded, nearby offices and surrounding homes were evacuated, and the President and several ministers arrived at the scene.

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  1. Thu 12 Dec 07:30
    A fire erupted and spread within the M. Green Building, housing the Construction and Housing ministries. at approximately 7:30 this morning only The Standard A fire erupted and began spreading within the M. Green Building, which accommodates the Ministry of Construction and Infrastructure as well as the Ministry of Housing, Land, and Urban Development. Reports indicate that the blaze ignited at approximately 7:30 this morning.

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  • approximately 7:30 this morning time the blaze ignited The Standard Reports indicate that the blaze ignited at approximately 7:30 this morning.

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  • MNDF Fire and Rescue Services responded to the fire in the building housing the Construction Ministry. The Standard The Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) has confirmed that their Fire and Rescue Services are actively responding to the incident in the building housing the Construction Ministry.

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  • Employees from nearby office buildings were evacuated, and military and police personnel evacuated residents from surrounding homes. The Standard As the fire advanced through the Green Building, employees from nearby office buildings were evacuated as a precautionary measure. Additionally, authorities including military and police personnel are engaged in evacuating residents from surrounding homes.

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  • President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu arrived at the scene of the fire, joined by three ministers. The Standard President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has arrived at the scene of the fire, joined by Defense Minister Mohamed Ghassan Maumoon, Construction Minister Dr. Abdullah Muttalib, and Environment Minister Thoriq Ibrahim.

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