Fire breaks out in book shop at Olcott Mawatha

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A fire broke out at a bookshop in Olcott Mawatha in Pettah this evening. About eight fire trucks were rushed to the scene of the fire in an attempt to bring the fire under control. No one was injured as a result of the fire and the cause of the fire had not yet been determined. Pix by Nisal Baduge

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ANTON Friday, 22 July 2016 10:21 AM

HOPE THE CATHOLIC BOOK SHOP IS SAFE.

Sincere Friday, 22 July 2016 11:04 AM

Yes, the shop is, but not the books!

Asoka Friday, 22 July 2016 11:22 AM

i can pee better than in the third photo...

Tsham Friday, 22 July 2016 04:47 PM

This is natures way of reqiesting the Old cott to be completely demolished and NewCotts to be constructed...sooner.damn old buildings

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