Fire

House on fire in Laqere

Praneeta Prakash Multimedia Journalist [email protected]

November 14, 2024 4:16 pm

A six bedroom house was completely destroyed in a fire in Laqere near Kalabu road in seven miles this afternoon.

This has been confirmed by National Fire Authority.

It is understood that firefighters are still at the scene gathering more information.

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