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28th March 2019 09:41:34 Hours

Troops Douse Wildfire in Boowelikada

A sudden wildfire that broke out in and around the School of Signals and the Dharmaraja College hostel area in Kandy was brought to the notice of the troops of the School of Signals on Tuesday (25).

The fire broke out due to prevailing drought and dry weather patterns that enveloped the area with gushing winds at times.

Troops managed to douse the wildfire within a couple of hours. More than 100 trainees and the staff serving the School of Signals on the instructions of the Commandant, School of Signals took part in the operation.

Later, on the request of the civil authorities, the Police and fire-fighters immediately rushed to the location where the troops were taking their maximum effort to douse the fire and prevent its spread.

Within a few minutes, fast spreading wildfire was totally doused as a result of prompt action of the troops. Asics shoes | Sneakers Nike