Twenty houses have been damaged as a result of a fire that broke out in the Kuttimale Estate in Bambaragala, Lindula.

Police Media Spokesperson ASP Ruwan Gunasekara, speaking to News1st said that over 90 persons have been affected by the fire. According to the police no casualties have been reported from the fire. It is believed that the fire was the result of an electrical short-circuit.

Meanwhile, two houses have been damaged due to a fire that erupted in the Gawarawila area in Maskeliya. No one sustained injuries in the fire that was doused early Tuesday morning.

Our correspondent stated that eight displaced persons are currently residing with the relatives.

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