Live NewsAnguruwatota Elders’ Home Fire

The Director of the elders’ home in Anguruwatota, Horana, who was arrested and remanded in connection with the massive fire that broke out, has been granted bail, today (11) by the Horana Magistrate’s Court.   

However, the suspect was not produced before court, while attorneys appeared on his behalf.

Following submissions made by the defence, the Magistrate ordered that the suspect be released on a cash bail of Rs. 100,000 and two surety bails of Rs. 1 million each.

The court also imposed a travel ban on the suspect and the case is scheduled to be taken up again on June 25, 2026.

Meanwhile, the death toll from the fire that broke out on June 03 at the “Senehase Kedella” Elders’ Home in Anguruwatota has risen to 13.

Another six individuals who sustained serious injuries in the incident were admitted to hospital.

A magistrate’s inquiry into the incident was conducted on June 04 when Horana Magistrate Lakmini Vidanagamage visited the site. 

The burned bodies were removed in the presence of the magistrate, and among them, the body of a cat that had died in the fire was also discovered.

Police stated that 71 residents were staying at the elders’ home at the time of the fire. 

When the fire broke out, 10 people died inside the building, having been burned in the blaze.

Approximately 50 residents who survived the fire were temporarily accommodated at Batagoda Junior School.

Those residents were subsequently transferred to another branch of the same elderly care organization located in Galpatha on June 04 with the assistance of Sri Lanka Army personnel. 

Sri Lanka Police said that another person who was receiving treatment in hospital following the fire at an elders’ home in Anguruwatota has succumbed to injuries, increasing the death toll from the tragedy to 13.

Another five individuals who sustained serious injuries in the incident have been admitted to hospital.

A magistrate’s inquiry into the incident was conducted last morning (04), when Horana Magistrate Lakmini Vidanagamage visited the site.

The burnt bodies were removed in the presence of the magistrate, and among them, the body of a cat that had died in the fire was also discovered.

Police stated that 71 residents were staying at the elders’ home at the time of the incident.

When the fire broke out on June 03, 10 people died inside the building after being caught in the blaze.

The five injured individuals are currently receiving inpatient treatment at the Horana Base Hospital.

Approximately 50 residents who survived the fire were temporarily accommodated at the Batagoda Junior School last night.

Last morning, with the assistance of Sri Lanka Army personnel, those residents were safely transferred to another branch of the same elderly care organization located in Galpatha.

Additionally, the director of the elders’ home in Anguruwatota was remanded until June 11 by the Horana Magistrate’s Court.

The director of the elders’ home in Anguruwatota, where a fire broke out yesterday (03) and claimed the lives of 12 persons, has been remanded until June 11 by the Horana Magistrate’s Court.

Earlier today (04), police had arrested the director of the elders’ home in Anguruwatota, and produced him before the court.

Meanwhile, the death toll from the fire that broke out yesterday at the “Senehase Kedella” Elders’ Home in Anguruwatota rose to 12.

Another six individuals who sustained serious injuries in the incident have been admitted to hospital.

A magistrate’s inquiry into the incident was conducted this morning (04) when Horana Magistrate Lakmini Vidanagamage visited the site.

The burned bodies were removed in the presence of the magistrate, and among them, the body of a cat that had died in the fire was also discovered.

Police stated that 71 residents were staying at the elders’ home at the time of the incident.

When the fire broke out last evening, 10 people died inside the building, having been caught in the blaze.

The six injured individuals are currently receiving inpatient treatment at the Horana Base Hospital.

Approximately 50 residents who survived the fire were temporarily accommodated at the Batagoda Junior School last night.

This morning, with the assistance of Sri Lanka Army personnel, those residents were safely transferred to another branch of the same elderly care organization located in Galpatha.

The owner of the elders’ home was also summoned to the scene today for investigative proceedings.

The exact cause of the fire has not yet been determined while further investigations are ongoing.

The owner of the elders’ home in Anguruwatota, Horana, where a massive fire yesterday (03) claimed the lives of 12 residents, has been arrested, police said.

Authorities confirmed that the suspect is currently in custody and is scheduled to be produced before court.

Meanwhile, the death toll from the fire that broke out yesterday at the "Senehase Kedella" Elders’ Home in Anguruwatota rose to 12.

Another six individuals sustained serious injuries in the incident have been admitted to hospital.

A magistrate's inquiry into the incident was conducted this morning (04) when Horana Magistrate Lakmini Vidanagamage visited the site.

The burned bodies were removed in the presence of the magistrate, and among them, the body of a cat that had died in the fire was also discovered.

Police stated that 71 residents were staying at the elders’ home at the time of the incident.

When the fire broke out, 10 people died inside the building, having been burned in the blaze.

The six injured individuals are currently receiving inpatient treatment at the Horana Base Hospital.

Approximately 50 residents who survived the fire were temporarily accommodated at the Batagoda Junior School last night.

This morning, with the assistance of Sri Lanka Army personnel, those residents were safely transferred to another branch of the same elderly care organization located in Galpatha.

The owner of the elders’ home was also summoned to the scene today for investigative proceedings.

The exact cause of the fire has not yet been determined.

Anguruwatota Police are conducting further investigations.

The death toll from the massive fire that broke out yesterday (03) at the "Senehase Kedella" Elders’ Home in Anguruwatota has now risen to 12 people, police stated.

Another six individuals sustained serious injuries in the incident have been admitted to hospital.

A magistrate's inquiry into the incident was conducted this morning (04) when Horana Magistrate Lakmini Vidanagamage visited the site.

The burned bodies were removed in the presence of the magistrate, and among them, the body of a cat that had died in the fire was also discovered.

Police stated that 71 residents were staying at the elders’ home at the time of the incident.

When the fire broke out, 10 people died inside the building, having been burned in the blaze.

The six injured individuals are currently receiving inpatient treatment at the Horana Base Hospital.

Approximately 50 residents who survived the fire were temporarily accommodated at the Batagoda Junior School last night.

This morning, with the assistance of Sri Lanka Army personnel, those residents were safely transferred to another branch of the same elderly care organization located in Galpatha.

The owner of the elders’ home, who had been taken into police custody following the incident, was also summoned to the scene today for investigative proceedings.

The exact cause of the fire has not yet been determined.

Anguruwatota Police are conducting further investigations.