COLOMBO (News 1st): A fire is reported at a factory in the Katunayake Investment Zone, officials said on Wednesday morning (Feb. 03).

Four fire trucks and several teams were dispatched to douse the fire, the Fire Service Department of the Colombo Municipal Council told News 1st.

According to the CMC Fire Service Department, the Fire Brigade at the Katunayake Investment Zone was also dispatched to contain the fire.

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