Wildfire destroys 30 acres of Kospotha reserve

Colombo (News1st): A wildfire that erupted at the Kospotha forest reserve in Galewala, Beligamuwa around 6 PM yesterday (September 18) was doused earlier today. Around 30 acres of the forest reserve was destroyed by the blaze. The fire was doused by the wildlife officers with the help of the area residents. Wildlife officers stated that investigations have been launched to find the arsonist.