Forest fire in Lihiniyagala rages on
September 22, 2011 09:43 am
The forest fire that broke out last evening (September 21) in the Lihiniyagala reserve in Walapane is still spreading in the area, the Disaster Management Center (DMC) stated.
Authorities are still trying to control the fire and its spread, the Nuwara Eliya District Disaster Management Center informed.
The dry weather prevailing in the area has been the primary obstacle in dousing the fire while the assistance of the Army has also been called in.