Massive fire breaks out at Delhi’s Ghazipur dumping yard
The Hindu
Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai seeks report
A massive fire broke out at the dumping yard of east Delhi's Ghazipur area on Monday leading to a huge cloud of smoke enveloping the region and neighbouring areas.
No casualty has been reported, an official of the fire department said, adding that nine fire tenders are at the spot to bring the blaze under control.
Chief Fire Officer Atul Garg said efforts are on to douse the flames, adding that it may take few more hours.
According to the fire department, a call was received at around 2.30 p.m. about the fire in Khaata at Ghazipur.
Mr. Garg told PTI that the cause of fire is yet to be ascertained. A thick blanket of smoke was seen at a section of the dumping yard, where the fire broke out.
Meanwhile, Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai directed the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) to submit a report on the incident within 24 hours.
In April last year, the DPCC had imposed a fine of ₹40 lakh on the East Delhi Municipal Corporation (EDMC) after a blaze at the Ghazipur landfill site.
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