A fire brigade unit for each fisheries harbor

Oct 14, 2015

Fisheries and aquatic resources Minister Dilip Wedarachchi has decided to install fire extinguish equipments in all fisheries harbors around the island. The minister has instructed the officers in the fisheries department to start a feasibility study and report about the installation of fire extinguishers in all fisheries harbors.

The minister instructed the officers to start a training for the fisheries harbor workers of how to operate these fire extinguish equipments. The minister also stressed officers in the ministry and the fisheries department to give training to the fishermen’s about technical knowledge on how to protect their life and how to minimize the damage during an emergency situation.

Minister Dilip Wedarachchi focused his attention to the fire erupted and the damages caused yesterday at the Kudawella fisheries harbor. Six boats were completely destroyed yesterday evening in the Kudawella fisheries harbor due to a gas leak. Fire brigade units have to come
all the way from Tangalle to stop the fire. If fire brigade units are installed near the fisheries harbor the destruction could have been minimized.

Minister Wedarachchi who came to see the destruction in the Kudawella fishing harbor focused his attention and instructed the officers to provide immediate relief for the losses. He raised awareness to his officers to speak with the insurance corporation and expedite the
insurance coverage for the damaged boats.