At least 17 persons with burn injuries have been admitted to the Colombo General Hospital, following the fire that broke out in Pettah today.
Sources from the Colombo General Hospital said that six out of the injured are in critical condition.
A fire broke out at a clothing store located on 2nd Cross Street in Pettah, Colombo this morning.
Seven fire engines from the Colombo Frie Brigade had been dispatched to douse the fire. (NewsWire/ Pic- Thilina Kaluthotage)
