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Written by Staff Writer
President Maithripala Sirisena has issued a statement with regard to the fire that broke out at the Kosgama Army Camp.
The statement reads:
I have requested all authorities to take all immediate actions necessary for the safety of the residents of the area. 2/2
— Maithripala Sirisena (@MaithripalaS) June 6, 2016
My condolences to the loved ones of the brave soldier who succumbed to injuries in last night’s fire at Kosgama camp . 1/2
— Maithripala Sirisena (@MaithripalaS) June 6, 2016
Railway Operating Superintendent, Wijaya Samarasinghe stated that a special train service will operate between Padukka and Avissawella as the Colombo – Avissawella road is closed due to fallen explosive shrapnel from the Saalawa army camp.
Army Commander Lieutenant General Krishantha de Silva says that the fire that erupted at the Salawa Army Base in Kosgama has been brought under control.
Our correspondents in the Kosgama area state that shrapnel could be seen on the Colombo Awissawella Main Road. They also observed that the road is damaged.
They add that the shrapnel could be dangerous if handled
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