General15 August 2026

Fire breaks out at jewellery store in Wattala

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A fire broke out at a jewellery store in the Wattala - Mahabage area.

Two fire trucks were deployed to control the blaze, according to the Fire Service Department.

The cause of the fire was not yet revealed.

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