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11 vehicles damaged in fire following lightning strike at Hambantota Port

November 1, 2026·1 min read
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  1. 01A fire broke out at Hambantota International Port vehicle storage yard.
  2. 02Incident occurred due to a lightning strike during heavy rain.
  3. 03Eleven imported vehicles were significantly damaged.
  4. 04Port Police confirmed extensive damage to the vehicles.
  5. 05Port security and emergency response units managed the fire.
  6. 06Total financial loss of the vehicles is yet to be assessed.
  7. 07An investigation into the incident has been initiated.
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A fire reportedly broke out at a vehicle storage yard within the Hambantota International Port following a lightning strike amid heavy rain yesterday (Oct. 31), damaging 11 imported vehicles. Port Police confirmed that the vehicles sustained extensive damage in the incident. The lightning strike occurred between 8.45 p.m. and 9.00 p.m., triggering flames at the yard where the vehicles were parked. Port security personnel and the port’s emergency response unit promptly intervened and took steps to bring the fire under control. The models of the damaged vehicles and the total financial loss have not yet been determined. Hambantota Port Police have launched an investigation into the incident. (Newswire)

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