Fire at Mawanella garbage dump View(s):A fire which started at a garbage dump at Randiwala in Mawanella on Friday has spread. Smoke and fumes emanating from the burning garbage have enveloped several areas outside the immediate vicinity of the fire. Residents fear that with the onset of the monsoon rains -expected soon- the garbage dump could collapse causing yet more damage. Residents claim the garbage dump has also affected waterways and ground water sources in the area, and appeal to the authorities to find a solution to this problem as it is now posing a danger to their health. Among the villages most affected are, Karapane, Udumahana, Yatimahana, Nepalana and Kirigahawatta.

Source: Sunday Times February 17, 2018 19:52 UTC