Five houses destroyed by fire in Borella

A fire broke out and five houses were gutted in Kithulwatta road, Borella this morning, Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) Fire Service Department said.

They said the incident was reported at 10.30 am and six fire engines were dispatched to the location to douse the fire. 

The fire situation is now under control. The cause of the fire is being investigated, fire brigade sources said. (Chaturanga Samarawickrama)