The chemical factory that was destroyed due to a fire in the Katuwana Industrial Zone in Homagama yesterday was not in possession of an Environmental Protection Licence, the Central Environmental Authority said on Friday (Aug 18).
Media spokesman of the Authority Ajith Weerasundara told reporters today that the fire had caused damage to the atmosphere, while the collection of wastewater had also caused harm to the surrounding environment.
According to Ada Derana, Weerasundara further stated that the Katuwana Industrial Zone administration must take responsibility for failing to obtain the necessary documentation for the chemical factory which is in operation since last December.
Meanwhile, Police Spokesman SSP Nihal Thalduwa has requested the public to refrain from travelling in and around the areas surrounding the chemical factory
Seven fire engines were dispatched to douse the fire that had erupted at the chemical factory in the Katuwana Industrial Zone in Homagama last evening.
The fire was contained through the joint efforts of Army and Police personnel. (NewsWire)