Car catches fire near Royal

A fire had erupted in a car which was parked near the Royal College, Colombo 7. The fire brigade doused the fire.

Cinnamon Gardens Police said a car belonging to a person who came to watch a performance at the Royal College yesterday evening had caught fire. Police suspect that the fire may have occurred due to an electrical short circuit in the car. Police said that they will conduct further investigations in this regard. An officer of the Colombo Fire Department stated that they managed to put out the fire.