The fire that erupted at the Sapugaskanda Oil Refinery last night (10) has been completely extinguished, officials confirmed.
The blaze broke out in a storage tank that was undergoing renovation work within the refinery premises. Firefighters battled the flames for several hours before bringing the situation under control.
According to reports, multiple fire engines were deployed, including seven units from the Colombo Fire Department, to assist in the operation.
The cause of the incident has not yet been determined, and authorities have launched an on-site investigation scheduled to take place today (11).
