According to a statement from the Department of Forests the fire broke out at 17:50.
"The mobilization of the forest fire fighting forces was immediate and as a result the fire was brought under control at 18:00 after burning an area of 3 decares of low wild vegetation," it said.
17 persons of the Forest Department with 6 fire engines participated in the extinguishing operation.
The exact causes of the fire are being investigated.
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