A fire has broken out at a factory in the Wewagedara area of Divulapitiya.

Fire breaks out at factory in Divulapitiya

The Fire Department has deployed four fire engines to the scene to contain the blaze.

Accordingly, three fire engines from the Gampaha Fire Unit and one from the Negombo Fire Unit have been dispatched to tackle the fire.

Villagers, officers from the Divulapitiya Police Station and firefighters have been making strenuous efforts to bring the blaze under control for the past six hours.

However, the fire has yet to be completely extinguished.