Special fire drill to educate the public [January 31 2014]

Colombo Fire Brigade held a special fire drill to educate the public today at the Echelon Square in Fort opposite the World Trade Centre.

The firemen displayed how to attend to a quick fire that could be possible at a work place and bring it under control by using extinguishing cylinders.

The event was held as a part of the Fire Prevention Awareness Week that is being held in Colombo Fort and Pettah areas from January 27 February 02.

Colombo Fire Chief Rohitha Fernando and many other officials took part in the program.