Blaze at Bhandwari Landfill: A Recurring Crisis

A fire broke out at Bhandwari landfill on the Gurugram-Faridabad road. The incident, reported around 2:30 pm, saw over 10 fire engines and 25 firefighters battling it for more than five hours. This marks the fourth such incident in two months, with locals demanding immediate action from authorities.

In a harrowing turn of events on Saturday afternoon, a fire erupted at the Bhandwari landfill situated on the Gurugram-Faridabad road, according to reports from officials. The blaze, which was reported at approximately 2:30 pm, required the intervention of more than 10 fire engines from multiple stations including Sector 29, Sector 37, Udyog Vihar, Bhim Nagar, Sohna, and Faridabad. Over 25 firefighters were deployed to combat the inferno.

Senior Fire Officer Gulshan Kalra stated, 'It took more than five hours, but the fire has now been brought under control. As a precaution, we have a team currently on the spot.'

This incident marks the fourth fire at the Bhandwari landfill in the past two months, escalating concerns among local residents. They have called upon the Municipal Corporation, Gurugram (MCG) and district administration for immediate and regular monitoring of the site to prevent any future occurrences. Joint Commissioner of MCG, Dr. Naresh Kumar, indicated that high methane levels and friction with glass pieces often lead to such outbreaks, and a detailed investigation into the cause of the fire has been ordered.

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