A fire has been reported at Soneva Jani, a high-end resort located in Noonu Atoll, with emergency teams currently working to contain the situation.
Images circulating on social media show flames spreading across several overwater villas, with thick smoke visible rising from the resort area. The extent of the damage and whether there have been any injuries remain unclear at this stage.
According to the Maldives Police Service, officers are actively responding at the scene following reports of the fire. Authorities confirmed that efforts to bring the blaze under control are ongoing.
Firefighting operations are being carried out in coordination with resort staff, the Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF), and police personnel, who are working together to contain the flames and prevent further spread.
Officials have yet to release additional details regarding the cause of the fire or the scale of the damage, as response efforts continue.
