Fire erupts in a textile store in Wattala -  Negombo-Colombo                  main road is temporarily closed

A fire broke out in a textile shop in the Wattala area.

The Police have said that the Peliyagoda and Colombo fire extinguishers have been deployed to curb the fire.

As a result Colombo - Negombo main road has been temporarily closed down near the Wattala Police Station.

Sri lanka Journal reporter said the building is a four storied one.

By now, 20,000 liters of water have been used to curb the fire but the fire has not yet come to a halt.

It was reported that this fire has occurred around 9.00 pm on 24th March and it is reported that this store belongs to the Group of ASP