On 21 May 2021, Sri Lankan Navy deployed two offshore patrol vessels, naval ships such as Sagara and Sindurala along with an aircraft in firefighting rescue operations which went in full swing despite inclement weather conditions surrounding the area.[37] It was revealed that the fire has been brought under control on 21 May and the cooling efforts were continued to prevent the fire from flaring up.[38][39] On 22 May, the Sri Lanka Air Force deployed a Bell 212 helicopter in the rescue operations.[40][41] Out of the 25 evacuated crew, two were in the hospital; one tested positive for COVID-19.[42]