28 Mar 2024 | 12:05 PM UTC
Sri Lanka: Authorities responding to fire at tire service facility in Grandpass, Colombo, early evening March 28
Fire occurring at tire service facility near Armor Street in Grandpass, Colombo, early evening March 28. Transport disruptions reported.
Emergency crews are responding to a fire at a tire service facility near Armor Street in Grandpass, Colombo, during the early evening of March 28. The incident is causing related localized traffic disruptions in the surrounding regions, including Armor Street and the Sirimavo Bandaranaike Mawatha area. The nature of the incident and casualty figures remain immediately unclear. Officials are likely to provide updates over the coming hours.
Heightened security is likely to continue near the affected area. Authorities may restrict access to nearby roads to facilitate the movement of emergency vehicles. Officials may also mandate building evacuations and business closures in the vicinity as a precaution until clearance operations and investigations conclude.
Avoid the area until authorities give the all-clear. Seek alternative routes and allow additional travel time to nearby destinations. Consider remaining indoors if smoke is heavy, especially if you suffer from a respiratory illness, such as asthma, or conditions that lead to increased risk from smoke exposure. Eye irritation is possible; flush irritated eyes with copious amounts of clean water. Heed all official instructions, including evacuation orders.
