22 line houses destroyed in Maskeliya

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At least twenty two line-houses in the Mocha Estate in the Maskeliya area were completely destroyed following a fire that broke out this morning, police said.

Police said that 103 persons were displaced and they have been temporarily settled in the Mocha Vidyalaya.

The cause of the fire is still under investigation but police suspect that that the fire had broken out due to an electric shortage. No one was injured.

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malkanthi Thursday, 03 May 2012 11:15 AM

Strange things are happening these days, only God knows and He will make it known.

Ranjith Friday, 04 May 2012 07:46 PM

why the electric shortage repeatedly occure if CEB ensure and monitor the safety standards in the estate sector electrification. we are sure that a hidden hand in the CEB with destructive mind behind the continues incidents of electric shortages in the estate sector areas. can anybody investigate and take action..

BADA-UDA-GEMMBA Friday, 04 May 2012 07:32 PM

The fire could not have occured due to electric"" SHORTAGE"
More likely due to "ELECTRIC SHORT-CIRCUITING"!!!!!!

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