Sri Lanka, Sept. 20 -- A Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) Bell 212 helicopter was deployed today (20) to assist in extinguishing a fire that broke out at a shop on the third floor of a building at First Cross Street, Pettah.

According to the Fire Service Department, 12 fire engines have been dispatched to the scene, while firefighting operations are continuing.

SLAF Spokesperson said that, in addition to the helicopter, two Air Force fire trucks have also been deployed to support ground operations.

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