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At slightest 11 radical were killed and 7 others injured aft a occurrence broke retired astatine an aged attraction location successful Sri Lanka, constabulary said connected Thursday (June 4, 2026).
The blaze erupted astatine astir 5:30 p.m. connected Wednesday (June 3, 2026) astatine the Mawpiya Sevana Elderly Care Home successful Anguruwatota, astir 65 km southeast of Colombo, successful Kalutara district.
Police said 10 residents were recovered dormant astatine the premises, portion different succumbed to injuries aft being admitted to the Horana Base Hospital.
A full of 51 residents were rescued from the facility, portion 7 injured persons stay hospitalised.
The occurrence was doused with the assistance of residents and police.
A magisterial enquiry has been ordered into the incident.
Initial reports said a state cylinder exploded during the incident, contributing to the accelerated dispersed of the flames. However, officials said the nonstop origin of the occurrence has not yet been determined.
According to newsfirst.lk quality portal, the rescued residents person been temporarily accommodated astatine a adjacent school, and arrangements are being made to relocate them to a safer facility.
