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Fire breaks out in garage near EM Bypass, several vehicles burnt to ashes

  • Massive fire broke out in a garage near EM Bypass, destroying 10-12 parked vehicles, cause unknown
  • Three fire tenders were deployed at 11:08 AM, firefighters struggled to control the intense flames
  • Thick smoke spread across the area, creating panic; no casualties reported, investigation underway

15 Feb 2025

Fire breaks out in garage near EM Bypass, several vehicles burnt to ashes

A massive fire broke out in a garage in the Arupota area near EM Bypass on Saturday morning, destroying several parked vehicles. Thick black smoke rising from the site triggered panic among locals. Fire department officials rushed to the spot after receiving an alert at 11:08 AM.

According to eyewitnesses, flames quickly spread through the garage, setting 10-12 vehicles on fire. Residents in the vicinity saw smoke billowing from the structure and immediately alerted authorities. As the fire intensified, three fire tenders were deployed to control the situation.

Firefighters used water jets to douse the flames from outside the garage. Though they managed to bring the fire partially under control, officials stated that some hotspots remain active. A thick cloud of smoke engulfed the area, making rescue efforts difficult.

Fortunately, no casualties have been reported so far. However, the exact cause of the fire remains unknown and is currently under investigation. Authorities are assessing the extent of damage, and officials suspect that flammable materials or an electrical short circuit may have triggered the blaze.

The incident caused significant disruption, with local roads partially blocked as emergency services worked to control the fire. Residents expressed concerns about safety violations in commercial garages in the area, urging authorities to conduct stricter inspections.

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