09th August 2022 14:48:03 Hours
On 07 August 2022, responding to the need of immediate action, troops of 16 Battalion Gajaba Regiment under 143 Infantry Brigade of Security Forces (West) rushed to Sirambiadiya in Puttalam area, and assisted in dousing a bush fire which was occurred at a private land.
As per the request made by the residents in the area, a contingent of 20 Army personnel of 16 Battalion Gajaba Regiment , along with SL Navy, hurried to the scene and commenced work to bring the situation under control with the support of some volunteers in the area.
The fires were totally brought under control within a few hours before more damage was caused to the rest of the land.
Approximately, the fire has caused damage to 15 acres of the entire land.
