22nd April 2022 14:23:09 Hours
On Thursday (21) morning, responding to the need of immediate action, troops of 8 Battalion Sri Lanka Light Infantry, under 141 Infantry Brigade of the Security Forces (West) rushed to mitigate the fire inside the abandoned quarry which was used as a garbage pit in the General area Mabina, Wathurapatha.
A contingent of four Officers and 40 Other Ranks of 8 Battalion Sri Lanka Light Infantry and one water bowser belongs to 141 Infantry Brigade along with Gampaha fire Brigade rushed to the scene and commenced work to bring the situation under control.
The fire was totally brought under control within a few hours before it spread to other area.
