Ghazipur Landfill Fire: Smoke Prompts Response

• Ghazipur landfill emitted thick smoke Friday.
• Residents reported strong smell, low visibility.
• Two fire tenders dispatched at 11:05 am.

New Delhi, Dec 19 (PTI) Thick smoke was seen billowing from the Ghazipur landfill site in east Delhi on Friday, prompting authorities to rush two fire tenders to the spot, a Delhi Fire Services official

said.

Residents of the nearby areas reported a strong smell and reduced visibility as smoke continued to rise from the landfill through the morning.

A call regarding the incident was received at 11.05 am, after which two fire tenders were rushed to the site, the official said.

Further details are awaited. PTI SSJ ARI