Three of same family die in house fire

Three members of the same family including a 15-year old girl were reportedly killed in a house fire in the Sinhapura area of Chilaw. 

Police said that the victims, a mother, father and their child died in the fire, which broke out last night (19).

The deceased have been identified as a 42-year-old man, a 40-year-old woman and their daughter.

The cause of the fire is yet to be determined, and Chilaw Police have launched an investigation into the incident.