Fire breaks at Galle Fisheries Harbour, four boats destroyed

Fire breaks at Galle Fisheries Harbour, four boats destroyed

August 10, 2025   10:47 am

A fire has broken out on several fishing vessels docked at the Galle Fisheries Harbour.

The Fire Brigade Service Department of the Galle Municipal Council, along with the Sri Lanka Navy and the area fishing community, have now managed to contain the blaze.

As of now, four fishing boats have reportedly been destroyed by the fire.

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