A fire broke out this morning at a house in Hithadhoo, Addu City.

Police confirmed the incident in a message to the media, stating that they have deployed personnel to the area. However, the cause of the fire is still unknown.

The house suffered significant damage from the fire, with some equipment completely destroyed. At this time, it is unclear if anyone was injured in the incident.

Efforts to gather more information from the Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) and the Addu City Council Mayor have not yet yielded additional details. Authorities are continuing their investigations into the cause and impact of the fire.