Major fire at Chandigarh's Dadu Majra dumping ground; many face breathing problem

Tribune News Service

Chandigarh, March 31

A major fire broke out at the waste dumping ground in Dadu Majra on Wednesday.  

It led to great inconvenience to the residents, especially those residing in and around Dadu Majra. Residents of Sectors 38, 37, 25, Dadu Majra and other areas complained of smoke entering their houses.  

They had a breathing problem and itching in eyes due to the poisonous smell. Besides, commuters had to face tough time as the smoke was witnessed in the sky even up to Sectors 17 and 21.

According to officials, they got fire information at 2.30 pm. Following which, six fire tenders were pressed into service. Two tractor trolleys got damaged during the incident

Jasmeet Singh, Sector 38 Fire Station Officer told Chandigarh Tribune, “We have controlled the fire from one side. But, now it has spread to other part of the dumping ground. More than the fire it is smoke which is causing trouble.”

He believed the fire broke out due to hot weather, which often causes fire at the dumping ground.