A fire incident occurred this afternoon (16) on the second floor of the Ministry of Finance, located within the historic old Parliament building in Colombo.
Swift action was taken to control the fire with the assistance of multiple fire engines that were promptly dispatched to the scene. The blaze ignited at approximately 3 pm, prompting an immediate response from firefighting units.
Preliminary investigations point towards a potential electrical leak as the cause behind the fire outbreak.
As of now, the extent of the damage resulting from the fire is yet to be evaluated. Authorities are actively working to assess the situation and determine the scale of the impact.
