A fire has struck out in close proximity of Addu Equitorial Hospital according to local reports.
Meanwhile officers of southern area fire and rescue of Maldives National Defense Force (MNDF) has been dispatched to control the wild fire.
Reports also confirm the fire has struck out in the jungle situated near to the hospital venue, while the blaze has spread to an area of 200 feet already.
The stationed fire department at Addu City received report of fire at 12:37hrs on Tuesday afternoon.
