SriLanka, July 5 -- A fire has broken out in a protected reserve near the Mahamevnawa Buddhist Monastery, Kumbalwela in the Ella Police Division, last night (04).



The blaze was brought under control through a joint effort by firefighters, police officers, tri-service personnel, officers of the Forest Conservation Department, and local residents.



Authorities confirmed that no loss of life or damage to property was reported as a result of the fire.



The cause of the fire has not yet been determined, and the Ella Police have launched further investigations into the incident.

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