A paper-manufacturing company in the Talahena area Malabe was completely engulfed in flames on Friday morning.

The fire Brigade in Kotte said two fire brigade vehicles were dispatched according to a tip-off received at 7 o’clock Friday morning.

With the help from the Colombo and Dehiwala – Mount Lavinia fire Brigades, the fire brigade in Kotte had managed to douse the fire later on.

Newsfirst received the following images from our Ureporter in the area, H. A Fransisco.

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