12 killed in fire at elderly care home in Sri Lanka; owner arrested
A fire at an elderly care home in Sri Lanka resulted in the deaths of at least 12 people and injuries to seven others. The incident occurred at the Mawpiya Sevana Elderly Care Home in Anguruwatota, leading to the arrest of the facility's owner as investigations are underway. Authorities are still determining the cause of the fire, which is considered one of the deadliest incidents of its kind in recent history on the island.
- ▪The fire broke out at around 5:30 p.m. on June 3, 2026.
- ▪Ten residents were found dead at the care home, while two others died after being hospitalized.
- ▪The owner of the care home has been arrested as investigations continue.
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At least 12 people were killed and seven others injured after a fire broke out at an elderly care home in Sri Lanka, police said on Thursday. (June 4, 2026).The blaze erupted at around 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday (June 3, 2026) at the Mawpiya Sevana Elderly Care Home in Anguruwatota, about 65 km southeast of Colombo, in Kalutara district.Police said 10 residents were found dead at the premises, while two others succumbed to injuries after being admitted to the Horana Base Hospital.The owner of the privately run care home was arrested on Thursday (June4) as investigations into the incident continued, police said.More than 70 elderly residents were at the facility when the fire broke outAccording to police, it was the “worst” incident involving fatalities from a fire in recent times on the…
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