Three people killed in house fire in Katugastota

Three people killed in house fire in Katugastota

March 24, 2022   09:30 am

Three including a father and daughter died in a fire that erupted inside a house in the area of Menikkumburawatta, Katugastota early this morning (March 24).

The other victim was a youth who had visited the house, the police said.

The mother was meanwhile rushed to the Teaching Hospital in Kandy in critical condition.

According to reports, the flames have been doused, however, the house was completely gutted in the fire.

Katugastota Police has initiated investigations to uncover the cause of the fire.

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