Navy renders assistance to extinguish fire in Hunupitiya, Wattala

The Navy this evening (16th July 2022) sprang into action to control a sudden fire erupted at a place where scrap metal is collected, and worked in full swing to prevent the flames spreading to surrounding area.

Accordingly, a Navy firefighting team was rushed to the scene this evening, upon the Operations Room of SLNS Gemunu was alarmed by Kiribathgoda Police station, requesting firefighting assistance to control fire in Hunupitiya area in Wattala.The effort was also augmented by a Navy fire-engine and a water bowser. The Navy firefighters with the assistance of residents of the locality managed to smother the flames completely, preventing further spread of the fire.

Meanwhile, the Navy stands ready around the clock to provide necessary relief to the public in any emergency.