Norochcholai power plant temporarily closes

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The Norochcholai power plant was shut down temporarily after a fire broke out. There were no major damages to the plant. The power supply is to be restored in a few hours.

The fire occurred in one coal crushing machine at Puttalam Lakwijaya. The plant was shut down to avoid any mishap due to overheating. There have been no reports of any damages to the plant yet. Authorities say that power supply would be restored shortly.

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