Tsunami

On December 24^th, 2004, Sri Lanka was devastated by the tsunami that affected the entire Indian Ocean region.  The Sri Lankan government estimated more than 40,000 Sri Lankans perished within an hour.

Having seen firsthand the vast destruction suffered, particularly by the east coast of the island, Blue Fire and its entire local crew suspended all business for 6 months and launched a relief project assisting the most remote villages on the east coast covering a 30 mile stretch from Panama to Tirrukkovil.

We supplied personal hygiene equipment, bedding materials, foods and cooking equipment to over 1,100 families which included over 5,000 people.  We also supplied several schools with art materials and toys so the young would not remain idle during those troubling times.

We insured that all denominations, Sinhalese, Tamil and Muslim villages received what we were able to supply.  All these supplies which were bought locally to assist the local economy and transported by us were made possible by generous donations from friends, family and devoted customers.

We at Blue Fire and the villages we assisted will always be grateful for the generosity shown by so many friends and supporters.

This used to be the main road in Aragum Bay

This used to be Aragum Bay

This used to be Aragum Bay

This used to be Aragum Bay

This used to be their home

All that is left of their home

Heavy vehicles thrown like little corks

The owner was never found

Once a massive bridge

Once a massive bridge

Once a massive bridge

Relief Bedding Materials start to fill the veransas at Sriani

Relief supplies piling up at Sriani

Relief materials fill the living dining room at Sriani awaiting transport east

1100 sets of cooking pots fill a bedroom

1000-kg Potatoes, Onions, Garlic and Ginger

1000-kg in the guest bedroom spread out so it won't spoil-awaiting transport

Salt-900-lbs. 400kgs canned fish 1lb 454gr-cans

All important spices awaiting transport from Sriani to the east coast