COLOMBO (News 1st) – A fire broke out in a store in Bambalapitiya this morning. According to the Fire and Rescue unit, the fire which erupted at around 4am destroyed the 2 storey outlet.

The fire has been doused thanks to the efforts of 50 firefighters and 13 fire engines.

No injuries have been reported, and the cause of the fire has not been determined yet.

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