Seven shops have been damaged in a fire opposite the Economic Centre in Dambulla.

According to our correspondent in the area, the fire had erupted in a row of shops in the Dambulla town. He further said that steps are underway to douse the fire with the assistance of the fire brigade and the police.

The cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained.

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