FIRE DESTROYS 20 HOMES IN WELLAMPITIYA
February 8, 2014
Around 20 houses have been destroyed after a fire broke out and spread through a row of houses at Estate No. 101 in Nagahamulla, Wellampitiya today, police said. The flames were successfully extinguished in a joint effort by the fire brigade, municipal council, police and residents in the area, the Police Spokesman’s Office said.
The casualties have been reported from the fire, which erupted at around 3.35pm today, while investigations are ongoing to determine the cause of the fire.
ONE DEAD, TWO INJURED IN FIREWORKS FACTORY FIRE
February 7, 2014One dead and two others injured following a fire in a fireworks factory in Kimbulapitiya, Negombo. The fire which began at 3.30pm claimed the life of a 26 year old and two others had been rushed to the Negombo hospital with burn wounds, Police spokesman said.
