21 people have been admitted to the Colombo National Hospital after a fire broke out at the 2nd Cross Street in Pettah.
An 8-floor textile store located at 2nd Cross Street caught fire this morning (27).
People with burn injuries and respiratory problems have been hospitalized.
13 fire engines of the fire department and the support of the Sri Lanka Air Force also helped to control the fire immediately.
The fire in the shop had spread to several apartment building floors.
