Demokratische
Sozialistische Republik Sri Lanka / Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka
2010
Kolonnawa.
A small explosion due to fireworks caused a fire in which two supporters of
Duminda Silva had to be hospitalised. One has suffered severe burn injuries
while the other supporter had to have his leg amputated. 19.3.2010
Source:
"Chaos at Duminda's campaign", 20.3.2010, http://www.dailymirror.lk/index.php/news/2496-chaos-at-dumindas-campaign-.html
2005
Kimbulapitiya. At least three workers were killed in an
explosion at the Jana Handa fireworks factory after the plant caught fire. The
cause of the fire is yet to be established. 13.9.2005
Source: "Three die in fireworks factory explosion", 17.9.2005, http://www.wsws.org/articles/2005/sep2005/labo-s17.shtml
2002
Colombo.
At least 10 people
were killed and more than 20 others, including children, injured when a
fireworks store caught fire. Police and rescue workers were searching for more
bodies and people trapped in the upper floors and adjoining buildings of the
fireworks store which caught fire.
Source:
18.12.2002