Govt. to reconstruct houses destroyed by Salawa fire - Yapa

The Prime Minister has agreed to construct all houses that were fully and semi destroyed due to the fire at Salawa Army camp, Minister Anura Yapa says.

A fire that erupted was brought under control as of Monday morning (06), the Army Spokesperson said.

Shortly after the first explosion, residents in Salawa were seen running from their homes in droves as police reported debris hitting the main highway and neighbourhoods.