A fire erupted in a market area in Aluthgama early Friday morning.

The Chairman of the fire Brigade belonging to the Kalutara Municipal Council stated that five shops have been damaged in the incident.

The Kalutara Fire Brigade however stated that the fire was doused.

The cause of the fire is under investigation.

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