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General29 July 2026

Fire breaks out at Matara shop

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A fire erupted this afternoon at a plastic goods shop located in Matara town.


Police stated that the fire was brought under control by deploying two fire engines from the Matara Municipal Council.


The cause of the fire remains unrevealed.

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