Sri Lanka, Feb. 17 -- Deputy Minister of Tourism Ruwan Ranasinghe has issued a statement regarding the firefighting operations in the area around Ella Rock, expressing concern over false information being spread on the matter.

He charged that various media outlets are spreading false information regarding the firefighting in the area around Ella Rock in the Ella tourist area, a world-famous tourist destination.

According to the statement issued, the Deputy Minister of Tourism, Dr. Ruwan Ranasinghe, had an opportunity to address the media during the Clean Sri Lanka program held at the Badulla Central Bus Stand premises to clarify the facts about how the fire broke out and the steps taken by the government to contain it.

The statement st...