COLOMBO (News1st) : A fire had erupted at the Central Market in Kegalle, completely engulfing the second floor of the two-storeyed building.

Fire brigades from the Mawanella, Kurunegala and Kandy Municipal councils had taken steps to douse the fire, together with army personnel and police officers.

The fire had erupted at around 4 pm.

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