Maldives government buildings fire
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| Date | 12 December 2024 |
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| Time | 01:30 UTC |
| Duration | 4 hours |
| Location | Ameenee Magu, Maafannu, Malé, Maldives |
| Type | Structure fire |
| Outcome | Significant damage to the buildings beyond repair |
| Deaths | 0 |
Maldives government buildings fire broke out at approximately 06:30 local time (1:30 UTC) on 12 December 2024. The fire started in the Ministry of Housing, Land and Urban Development as well as the Ministry of Construction and Infrastructure, which quickly spread to the nearby Green Building which housed the Ministry of Climate Change, Environment and Energy, and the Vital Registration Office of the Malé City Council.[1]
The fire broke out during the opening hours of the Housing Ministry on 12 December 2024. Later on, the fire quickly spread to the Construction Ministry as well as the Environment Ministry. Firefighters arrived on the scene approximately after the fire had started. The Health Protection Agency (HPA) issued a health advisory saying to not be near the fire unless necessary.[2] Police evacuated nearby residents and occupants in the affected area.[3][4] The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) established an emergency evacuation centre in Social Centre to help the affected people, where 50 people requested help.[5][6] It took over six hours to bring the fire under control. [7] President Mohamed Muizzu and Construction and Infrastructure Minister Abdulla Muththalib arrived at the scene to assess the situation.[3] The fire led to the complete halt of operation for the Ministry of Housing, Land and Urban Development, Ministry of Construction and Infrastructure, and the Ministry of Environment.[8] Later, the ministries were temporarily relocated to Dharubaaruge.[9] The Vital Registration Office was relocated to the first floor of Amin Avenue in Hulhumalé.[10]