Fire Engulfs Patrol Shed in Sh. Funadhoo; MNDF Responds

A fire broke out at a patrol shed in Sh. Funadhoo on October 25, 2026, prompting a response from the Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF). The MNDF stated that troops from the Northern Area are travelling to the island to assist, while the island's airport fire fighters are currently working to extinguish the blaze. Social media photos and videos show heavy flames at the patrol shed. The cause of the fire and whether any injuries have occurred have not yet been confirmed.