6 days ago
Major Fire at Vasai-Virar Dumping Ground Sends Smoke Nearby
A large fire started at a garbage dumping ground in Bhoidapada, Vasai, late Sunday night.
The dumping ground is about 40 acres wide.
More than 850 tonnes of garbage are taken there every day.
Large piles of waste have built up because waste treatment work has stalled.
Gases forming inside the garbage can sometimes cause fires.
The fire sent thick smoke toward nearby homes.
Firefighters came and controlled the flames.
Residents say smoke from repeated fires continues to make daily life difficult.
A major fire broke out late Sunday night at the Bhoidapada dumping ground in Vasai.
The facility spans about 40 acres and receives more than 850 tonnes of garbage daily.
Thick smoke spread into nearby residential areas, alarming local residents.
The municipal fire brigade reached the site and brought the blaze under control.
Accumulated waste and chemical gases, linked to stalled waste treatment, have contributed to recurring fires.
- Who
- The Vasai-Virar Municipal Corporation and its municipal fire brigade were involved; nearby residents were affected.
- What
- A major fire broke out at the Bhoidapada dumping ground, producing thick smoke.
- Where
- The dumping ground in Bhoidapada, Gokhivare, East Vasai, Vasai.
- When
- Late Sunday night, at about 10:30 PM.
- Why
- Accumulated garbage and chemical gases forming within the waste were identified as factors; stalled waste treatment has led to large waste piles.
Key facts
- Location
- Bhoidapada, Gokhivare, East Vasai
- Facility
- Vasai-Virar Municipal Corporation dumping ground
- Area
- Approximately 40 acres
- Daily garbage intake
- More than 850 tonnes
- Fire timing
- Sunday night at around 10:30 PM
- Response
- The municipal fire brigade brought the blaze under control
- Reported impact
- Thick smoke spread into nearby residential areas
Sources
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