Sri Lanka, June 24 -- Due to a fire in a forest at Thiraimadu - Batticaloa, about three acres have been completely destroyed.

The Police Media Spokesman's office said that this fire had erupted last evening. The fire has been doused by now, jointly by the Batticaloa Police, residents of the area and members of the Urban Council as well as the tri-forces.

The reason for the fire has not yet been discovered and the Police Media Spokesman's office said that the Batticaloa Police is carrying out further investigations.

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