Major fire reported in Wellawatte

A massive fire has broken out at a textile store in Wellawatte.

More than 10 fire engines called to the site to douse the fire.

It has been reported that 6 shops and two houses were damaged as a result of the fire.

Motorists have been advised to use the Marine Drive as lanes towards Colombo on Galle Road have been closed from Ramakrishna Junction.