Fire at factory in Katunayake FTZ doused

Fire at factory in Katunayake FTZ doused

February 3, 2021   11:32 am

The fire that broke out inside a factory at the Free Trade Zone (FTZ) in Katunayake this morning (February 03) has been doused.

The fire brigade of Negombo Municipal Council, the Police and the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) has extinguished the flames in a joint effort.

According to the Police, 08 fire engines were utilized in the operation.

Preliminary investigation revealed that the fire erupted at a waste recycling factory, where chemicals are also stored.

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