(Picture courtesy of Mihira Wijesakara)
A fire erupted in a five-storey retail shop selling electrical appliances in Dematapitiya, Marawila earlier today.
Marawela Police said that the fire was doused by the Chilaw and Negombo Municipal Council, Fire Brigades.
The Police said that no lives were lost by the incident.
The damage caused to the property is yet to be estimated, the Police said.
Marawila Police is investigating.
