The Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) has been deployed after a fire broke out on a fishing vessel.
The fire broke out on the yellowfin tuna fishing vessel "Fresh From The Sea" while it was traveling near K. Dhoonidhoo.
MNDF Responds to Fire on Fishing Vessel
The Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) stated that the MNDF Male' Area Command, Hulhumale' Fire Station has been mobilized to extinguish the fire on the vessel, which was traveling with 15 people on board.
Police stated that Marine Police are active in the area following the incident, and the injured individuals are being transported to Male' on a Kurumba Maldives vessel. The police have not yet disclosed details regarding the injured.
According to the police, the incident was reported to the authority at approximately 14:54.
