Five including children killed in house fire in Nuwara Eliya

Five including children killed in house fire in Nuwara Eliya

October 8, 2021   07:46 am

A fire has broken out inside a house in Ragalawatta, Nuwara Eliya last night (October 07), killing five persons including two children.

Among the deceased are two women and a 60-year-old man, according to the police spokesman.

In addition, a one-year-old and an 11-year-old boy have also succumbed to burn injuries, SSP Nihal Thalduwa added.

Ragala Police is conducting investigations to uncover the reason for the fire.

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