Fire erupts at factory in Katunayake FTZ

Fire erupts at factory in Katunayake FTZ

February 3, 2021   07:48 am

A fire has broken out at a factory in Katunayake Free Trade Zone, says Ada Derana correspondent.

Fire engines and a helicopter belonging to Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) are engaged in a joint effort to douse flames.

The fire has reportedly broken out at a waste recycling factory, where chemicals are also stored. 

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