Chennai Perungudi landfill fire: Personnel struggle to bring major fire under control
Chennai Perungudi landfill fire: Though the cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained, activists claim the methane inside the landfill is aggravating the flames.
The fire at Chennai's Perungudi landfill has been ablaze since around 3 pm Wednesday. (@pk_views/Twitter) Part of the Perungudi landfill, located on the outskirts of Chennai, has been ablaze since around 3 pm Wednesday. Smoke has been billowing from a hill of trash at the landfill, causing a health hazard to nearby residents. Vehicles travelling on the Pallavaram–Thoraipakkam 200 feet radial road have been experiencing poor visibility since last evening.
Chennai Corporation Deputy Commissioner (Health) Manish S Narnaware and other officials are at the spot to monitor steps being taken to douse the flames.
Speaking to IndianExpress.com, a corporation official said, “More than the fire, the smoke is causing suffocation. Even the firefighters are facing difficulties.” Officials also that due to the land breeze, they are having difficulties in controlling the fire.
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