A fire has reportedly broken out inside a building at St. Joseph’s College in Maradana.
The Colombo Fire Brigade said that five fire engines along with around 18 fire fighters have been deployed to douse the flames.
It further said that the situation is currently under control and that the cause of the fire and the damages caused by it are yet to be acertained.
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