Tea Factory Destroyed in Major Fire in Nuwara Eliya

A major fire has broken out at a tea factory in the Brookside area of Rakkala, Nuwara Eliya.

According to reports, the fire began early yesterday morning (01), causing extensive damage to the factory and its property. The old tea factory was completely destroyed in the blaze.

Despite joint efforts by the Sri Lanka Police in Rakkala, plantation owners, and the Nuwara Eliya Municipal Council Fire Department, the fire could not be contained in time to save the building.

Authorities stated that six workers were present at the factory when the fire broke out, but no injuries were reported.

The cause of the fire has not yet been determined, and an assessment of the damage is currently underway. Investigations are being carried out by the Rakkala Police.