Fatal Fire at Sri Lankan Mental Health Facility Forces Survivor Relocation

ANGURUWATOTA, Sri Lanka (AP) — A devastating blaze at a care facility for individuals with mental health needs in western Sri Lanka has resulted in the deaths of more than a dozen people, with those who survived the tragedy being transferred to a nearby facility.

The relocated survivors are now receiving care at an alternative location following the fatal incident.

This report features a collection of photographs selected by AP photo editors documenting the aftermath and relocation efforts.