TROOPS EXTINGUISH THE WILD FIRE IN NORWOOD AREA

The wild fire occurred in Norwood area in Haldummulla on 13 October 2020 was controlled by the troops. The mentioned area is located within the responsible area of Security Forces (Central). Therefore, fifteen soldiers from this Headquarters rushed to the place and controlled the fire on the direction of the Commander Security Forces (Central), Major General W D C K Costa RSP USP. Moreover, one officer and twenty five soldiers from Volunteer Force Training School, Diyatalawa also assisted to douse the fire.