Police said that this fire which was erupted last night was put down by the Army, Disaster Management Centre and the Wildlife officials.
It is reported that a large area of the forest reserve has been destroyed due to the fire.
Moreover, it has been reported that a fire has currently erupted in Raththota - Udaliyawa forest reserve.
Meanwhile, a furniture shop in Depot junction in Anuradhapura has been completely destroyed due to a fire erupted in the shop last night.