11 Missing After Fire at Elders’ Home in Horana - Rescue Operations Underway

 Sri Lanka Police say 11 people are currently reported missing following a fire that broke out at an elders’ home in Anguruwatota, Horana on Wednesday evening (03).

Authorities confirmed that 44 individuals were rescued from the building, while seven others have been admitted to hospital for treatment.

Earlier reports indicated that at least three people were missing and more than 50 others had been hospitalized due to injuries and health complications caused by the fire.

Police further stated that a total of 55 persons have sustained injuries and have been admitted to the Galpatha and Horana hospitals.

Firefighters, including three fire engines and multiple emergency teams, are continuing efforts to bring the blaze under control while search and rescue operations remain ongoing to locate those still unaccounted for.

Meanwhile, reports from the scene suggest that remains of several burn victims have been observed inside the building. However, authorities have not yet officially confirmed the number of fatalities.

The cause of the fire has not yet been determined, and investigations are expected to follow once rescue operations are completed.