Fire breaks out at wax fabric manufacturing factory in Wattala

Fire breaks out at wax fabric manufacturing factory in Wattala

April 6, 2026   08:09 am

A fire has broken out this morning (06) at a wax fabric manufacturing factory located in the Mabola area of Wattala.

The Fire Brigade stated that three fire trucks, along with 13 personnel from the Colombo Fire Brigade were deployed.

Officials confirmed that the fire has now been brought under control.

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