Sri Lanka, April 18 -- A three-story building, housing both a residence and a shop in Aluthgama, was ravaged by fire earlier today (18).Reports indicate that the blaze erupted this morning, prompting a swift response from the Aluthgama Police.Upon receiving an alert, police officers arrived at the scene and collaborated with the fire brigade to extinguish the fire.According to police, a jewellery and wood carving establishment operated within the building that was affected.

Authorities have also confirmed that only one employee was present in the shop at the time the fire ignited.No casualties have been reported as a result of the incident.The Aluthgama Police are currently conducting further investigations to determine the cause of the ...