Colombo (News1st): The fire that erupted at the 85th Watta in Dematagoda this afternoon has been completely doused. The Fire Brigade noted that the fire which erupted around 12.17 PM damaged 3 houses.

The Fire Brigade noted that three Service vehicles were dispatched to douse the fire. The cause of the fire is not yet ascertained.

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