The significant blaze that broke out at the Ghazipur landfill site in the National Capital on the evening of 21 April continues to burn, despite ongoing efforts to extinguish the flames. According to SO Naresh Kumar of the Delhi Fire Service, the fire was sparked by the gas produced within the landfill, which ignited and spread rapidly.
The fire has had a detrimental impact on the health of local residents, with many reporting respiratory problems due to the smoke emanating from the blaze. The thick smoke has caused irritation to their eyes and made breathing difficult, leading to a state of turmoil in the entire neighborhood. One resident, Nazra, expressed frustration over the lack of control over the fire’s outbreak and criticized the authorities for prioritizing elections over addressing the daily pollution and cleanliness issues faced by the community.
Nazra also highlighted the previous landfill fire, which resulted in casualties. This serves as a reminder of the potential dangers posed by such incidents and the urgent need for effective measures to prevent and manage landfill fires.
The ongoing blaze at the Ghazipur landfill site serves as a stark reminder of the environmental and health hazards associated with improper waste management practices. It underscores the need for immediate action to address the underlying issues and find sustainable solutions to prevent such incidents in the future.
Local residents have reported respiratory problems due to the smoke emanating from the fire. One resident expressed frustration over the lack of control over the fire’s outbreak and criticized the focus on elections rather than addressing daily pollution and cleanliness issues.
One resident expressed concern over the lack of control in preventing the fire and criticized the focus on elections rather than addressing daily issues of pollution and cleanliness.
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