Video: Pettah shops ablaze

6 December 2013 02:51 pm - 13 - {{hitsCtrl.values.hits}}

A A A

Fire fighters are trying to douse a fire that broke out a short while ago near the Bodhiraja Temple in Pettah affecting several shops.

Around 50 shops in Bodhiraja Mawatha, Pettah were gutted due to a fire that spread from one shop behind the Bodhiraja Temple.

The shops that mostly sold textiles were completely burnt when the fire fighters doused the fire. (Video and text by Sanath Desmond)

Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Order Gifts and Flowers to Sri Lanka. See Kapruka's top selling online shopping categories such as Toys, Grocery, Kids Toys, Birthday Cakes, Fruits, Chocolates, Clothing and Electronics. Also see Kapruka's unique online services such as Money Remittence,Astrology, Courier/Delivery, Medicine Delivery and over 700 top brands. Also get products from Amazon & Ebay via Kapruka Gloabal Shop into Sri Lanka

Comments - 13

G.M. Jayawardenayawa Friday, 06 December 2013 04:02 PM

thanks to Daily mirror for the news. Sorry to hear this tragic incident; so many medium entrepreneurs may have faced great loss and perhaps they may not be able recover the loss in their lifetime. Very strange two blazes within two weeks? Hope there is no relationship between the two. Generally there is no fire safety procedures to be followed in any place in Sri Lanka. That's why we don't see any fire extinguishers around in any building. The losses could have been minimized had the building is with fire safety equipment, namely, a siren and extinguishers etc.

OMG Saturday, 07 December 2013 04:14 AM

Looks like clearing land for another casino.

Calistus Jayatilleke Saturday, 07 December 2013 06:39 AM

Just watch out for a new CASINO complex in Bodhiraja Mawatha very soon.

investigator Saturday, 07 December 2013 07:09 AM

hard working poor traders.i dont think they have insurence.when build shops like these it is very high risk for fire.build with better fire safety.

Kalu Nangi Saturday, 07 December 2013 08:15 AM

Looks like clearing land for urban redevelopment........!

bandara Saturday, 07 December 2013 08:28 AM

entrepreneurs? the government should regulate (display price tags on sales items) these vendors who try to rob people's hard earned money.

talk.sense Saturday, 07 December 2013 08:40 AM

Such a tragedy. Many hard working peoples livelihoods lost yet some still find it acceptable to make sarcastic comments - pathetic

johan Saturday, 07 December 2013 09:30 AM

Doubt whether politically motivated

Tony Montana Saturday, 07 December 2013 10:37 AM

Maybe this is a coup to clear the area.

Grace Saturday, 07 December 2013 10:48 AM

I totally agree with you. making fun at other's pain.
We should think of the affected traders and their families.

merc Saturday, 07 December 2013 11:17 AM

BBS OVER 2 u

old citizen Saturday, 07 December 2013 01:57 PM

Future actions will reveal the whole truth and the conspirators.

Lanka Lover Sunday, 08 December 2013 11:02 AM

Poor fellows ,feel sorry for them. hope government will money to restart their life.

Add comment
Comments will be edited (grammar, spelling and slang) and authorized at the discretion of Daily Mirror online. The website also has the right not to publish selected comments.

Video: Pettah shops ablaze

Comments - 13

Add comment

RECOMMENDED

‘Spike in blast fishing’ poses renewed threats to Sri Lanka’s marine ecosystems

UDA owned land in Thalawathugoda; UDA Minister Prasanna Ranatunga under the spotlight for forceful occupation of reserved land

Loss-making SMIB faces political pressure in recovering loans

Baltimore Bridge Collapse: MV Dali, SL authorities anchored in mystery?

Has Sri Lanka become a potential hub for the illegal wildlife trade?

Spotlight on Moragahakanda Development Project Moragolla villagers lose livelihoods and down to one meal a day

Ambitious Sri Lankan jobseekers ‘trafficked into Ukraine war zones’

Most Viewed in News

Ranil Wickremesinghe caravan moves on despite barking dogs

Former MP Palitha Thewarapperuma dies from electrocution

Sri Lankan among NASA’s new crew for next simulated Mars journey

Racing event tragedy leaves seven dead including eight-year-old child

Complaint lodged over Piumi Hansamali's possession of Gota’s Range Rover

SL on alert on possible genocide allegations by Canada

MIRROR CRICKET

Is Chamari Athapaththu Sri Lanka’s greatest cricketer ever?

Athapaththu back atop ICC Women’s ODI Batting Rankings

Chamari Athapaththu sets big goal for T20 World Cup

How does CSK get best out of Pathirana?

TODAY'S HEADLINES

Foreign powers intensify surveillance on Presidential elections as strategic interests take centre stage

New uterine loop for monkey birth control

Sajith avoids reception hosted for Iranian President

Do not be afraid to use weapons, Minister Alles tells police

Pakistan lose key players for last two T20Is against New Zealand

Sri Lanka secures third spot in South Asian Kurash Championship 2024

Athapaththu back atop ICC Women’s ODI Batting Rankings

Army forms committee to probe Diyatalawa Fox Hill Supercross accident