FDC Urges Public to Avoid Sharing Unverified Reports on Phase 2 Fire
MNDF reported that they were able to subdue the fire in 30 minutes of the incident report. | Photo: MNDF
The Fahi Dhiriulhun Corporation (FDC) has urged the public not to circulate unverified information regarding the fire that broke out yesterday at Amaan Dhoadhi Tower 1 in Phase 2.
In a statement, the corporation said the fire, which occurred yesterday afternoon, ignited on a pile of garbage near the building. The Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) Fire and Rescue Service responded promptly, extinguishing the fire shortly after it began. MNDF reported receiving the alert at 1:11 pm and bringing the blaze under control by 1:28 pm. Both FDC and MNDF confirmed that no injuries were reported.
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Press Release regarding the fire incident that occurred earlier today at Aman Dhoadhi Tower 1.
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📄:https://t.co/vBSkMaZx1I pic.twitter.com/C3sbrOoeAX— Fahi Dhiriulhun Corporation Limited (@Fdc_mv) January 23, 2026
FDC noted that false claims about the tower’s ventilation and waste disposal systems have been circulating on social media. The company urged residents to rely only on official updates, including FDC’s Viber group and social media channels.
A post shared on X included videos of the incident, with a user claiming that the tower’s “utility corridors are being misused as dumping grounds.”
Utility corridors are being misused as dumping grounds. There was a fire at one of the towers this afternoon. One person’s carelessness can put everyone’s life at risk. This is not a small issue.
Authorities must raise awareness and enforce accountability. Media and housing NGOs… pic.twitter.com/9qRS1BmlSq— Midhuam Saud(米渡）🇲🇻 (@Midhuamsaud) January 23, 2026
FDC said it is investigating the cause of the fire. The affected area has been restored to normal, and the corporation is currently assessing any damage to the building and planning necessary repairs.
The company also advised the towers’ residents to only dispose garbage at the allocated space, and reminded residents that disposing of it anywhere else is against the rules of the building.
