At least 07 fishing boats have been destroyed by a fire in the coastal area of Lellama in Modara in the early hours of today (Jan.

11).

The Police Media Division stated that the fire had broken out at around 1.30 a.m.

today.Seven fishing boats, 02 more boat engines and some fishing gear have actually reportedly been damaged in the fire.Fire fighters from the Hettiyawatta Fire Brigade together with the authorities, have managed to snuff out the fire.The cause of the fire has not yet been ascertained while Modara Police are conducting additional examinations into the event.