Ghazipur landfill fire brought under control after 21 hours

New Delhi (IANS) | The fire at Delhi’s Ghazipur landfill was brought under control on Tuesday after 21 hours. An officer of Delhi Fire Service (DFS) gave this information. The official said that around 1.30 pm on Monday, a call was received about the fire.

A total of 19 fire engines along with a robotic machine were rushed to the spot to control and douse the fire, the official said.

The fire was finally brought under control around 10.30 am on Tuesday, he said.

In March last year, a huge cloud of smoke engulfed the area and surrounding areas after a massive fire broke out at the dumping yard.

–IANS