Ghazipur landfill fire: Govt investigating why it happened, says AAP leader Atishi
TIMESOFINDIA.COM | Apr 22, 2024, 12.40 PM IST
NEW DELHI: Delhi cabinet minister Atishi announced on Monday that an investigation will be conducted to determine the cause of the fire at the Ghazipur landfill site. A major fire broke out at the landfill site in east Delhi on Sunday evening.
The blaze, has been attributed to the hot and dry weather conditions by officials. Officials have pointed out that 'hot and dry weather conditions' are likely responsible for the fire.
At a press conference, Atishi said, "Yesterday, Deputy Mayor Aaley Mohammad Iqbal visited the site. Today, Mayor Shelly Oberoi will be visiting the site to take stock of the situation. The Delhi Fire Service tenders were deployed through the night and the blaze has been doused. Some smoke is still left. We will surely carry out an investigation into the cause of the fire and the process by which it started."
On Monday, the landfill continued to emit thick plumes of smoke into the sky. The Delhi Fire Service reported that the fire was caused by the gases generated within the massive pile of waste.
The blaze, has been attributed to the hot and dry weather conditions by officials. Officials have pointed out that 'hot and dry weather conditions' are likely responsible for the fire.
At a press conference, Atishi said, "Yesterday, Deputy Mayor Aaley Mohammad Iqbal visited the site. Today, Mayor Shelly Oberoi will be visiting the site to take stock of the situation. The Delhi Fire Service tenders were deployed through the night and the blaze has been doused. Some smoke is still left. We will surely carry out an investigation into the cause of the fire and the process by which it started."
On Monday, the landfill continued to emit thick plumes of smoke into the sky. The Delhi Fire Service reported that the fire was caused by the gases generated within the massive pile of waste.