Three-Wheeler Destroyed by Fire Near Thummulla Junction After Refuelling

A three-wheeler was completely destroyed by fire near Thummulla Junction in Colombo shortly after it was refuelled at a nearby fuel station.

The incident occurred near the Sambuddha Jayanthi Mandiraya, after the three-wheeler had obtained fuel from a filling station in the area.

According to the information provided, the vehicle caught fire shortly after the driver started the three-wheeler and began moving away from the fuel station.

Employees at the filling station attempted to extinguish the fire but were unable to bring it under control.

Two fire engines from the Colombo Municipal Council Fire Service were subsequently deployed to the scene and managed to extinguish the blaze.

However, the three-wheeler was completely destroyed in the fire.

A statement from the three-wheeler driver is also available regarding the incident.