11 killed in fire at elderly care home in Sri Lanka
A fire at the Mawpiya Sevana Elderly Care Home in Sri Lanka's Kalutara district resulted in 11 deaths and several injuries. Authorities are investigating the cause, with initial reports suggesting a gas cylinder explosion may have contributed to the blaze.
Why it matters
This tragic incident highlights critical safety and infrastructure concerns in residential care facilities for vulnerable populations.
At least 11 people were killed and seven others injured after a fire broke out at an elderly care home in Sri Lanka, police said on Thursday (June 4, 2026).
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