Colombo(News1st) – A fire that broke out in the Chandirigamam estate in Dayagama destroyed 12 line homes.  According to our correspondent in the area, the fire has displaced 49 individuals of 9 families.

The displaced persons have been temporarily housed at the Chandrigaman Tamil Vidyalaya. The cause of the fire is believed to be an electrical leak.

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