A joint military operation involving helicopters and troops has been deployed to control a spreading fire at the Anawilundawa Ramsar Wetland Sanctuary.
Emergency responders have launched a coordinated operation to contain a fire that has spread across the Anawilundawa Ramsar Wetland Sanctuary, according to the Ministry of Environment. The blaze, which began yesterday, continued to expand by today, prompting authorities to escalate containment efforts.
The response involves personnel and assets from Sri Lanka's armed forces working together in a unified strategy. Sri Lanka Air Force helicopters have been positioned as a critical component of the operation, with crews airlifting seawater from nearby sources and releasing it over the affected areas of the sanctuary in an attempt to suppress the flames.
The deployment of military resources reflects the scale of the emergency response deemed necessary to manage the spreading fire at this important ecological site.
