Security Forces Headquarters (West)

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Security Forces Headquarters
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02nd February 2022 13:34:43 Hours

ACTIVE SUPPORT EXTENDED TO EXTINGUISH FIRE IN YATIYANTHOTA

As per the direction of the Commander, Security Forces (West) Major General K Liyanage RWP RSP ndu, with the supervision of General Officer Commanding of 61 Infantry Division, troops of 8 Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment under command to the 611 Infantry Brigade on Tuesday afternoon 01 February 2022, rushed to mitigate a fast-spreading wildfire in the general area Yatiyanthota, Sembuwatta forest reservation.

One officer and 25 Other Ranks of 8 Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment rushed to the venue and provided expeditions assistance to douse the fire.