A fire broke out at the Galle Fishing Harbour around noon today (November 8). The fire reportedly started inside an old boat parked at the harbour’s boat maintenance yard before spreading to several other boats nearby.
Several boats have reportedly been destroyed.
Three fire engines have arrived at the scene to assist in controlling the fire.
The Sri Lanka Navy, Galle Municipal Fire Brigade, Harbour Police and members of the fishing community are jointly engaged in firefighting operations.
The fire has now been brought under partial control, according to reports.
