ගාල්ල වරායේ ගින්නක්

Lankadeepa, Newswire, Newsfirst, Ada Derana and Hiru News report a fire at Galle Fisheries Harbour on Sunday, the 8th. Lankadeepa says dark smoke covered the surrounding area as Galle Municipal Council firefighters responded.

Newswire and Ada Derana report that seven decommissioned or out-of-service fishing boats were destroyed. Newsfirst gives a lower figure, reporting damage to about four boats. Hiru News’ headline refers to damage to one boat, while its report provides no further details.

Newsfirst reports that police said the fire began on a boat in the harbour maintenance yard before spreading to nearby vessels. Newsfirst’s Sinhala report says the fire had been brought under control. Newswire reports that Galle Harbour Police, Navy personnel from the Dakshina Naval Base and local fishers worked to contain the blaze and prevent further spread.

Newswire reports that the cause had not been determined and that Galle Harbour Police were conducting further investigations. The reports do not provide a later update on the inquiry.