Fire Breaks Out in Decommissioned Train Compartments Near Galle Station

A fire erupted in two decommissioned train compartments parked near the Galle Railway Station on the evening of March 31, 2026. These carriages were part of a group of four out-of-service compartments stationed in the area. Firefighting units, including those from the Galle Municipal Council, were dispatched to the scene to extinguish the blaze, which was confined to the two affected compartments. Authorities confirmed that no injuries or casualties were reported in the incident, and the cause of the fire remains unknown as investigations are underway.