A fire reportedly broke out at a vehicle storage yard within the Hambantota International Port following a lightning strike amid heavy rain yesterday (Oct. 31), damaging 11 imported vehicles.
Port Police confirmed that the vehicles sustained extensive damage in the incident.
The lightning strike occurred between 8.45 p.m. and 9.00 p.m., triggering flames at the yard where the vehicles were parked.
Port security personnel and the port’s emergency response unit promptly intervened and took steps to bring the fire under control.
The models of the damaged vehicles and the total financial loss have not yet been determined.
Hambantota Port Police have launched an investigation into the incident. (Newswire)
