Smoke, foul smell engulfs Dadu Majra after fire
Gaurav Kanthwal
Tribune News Service
Chandigarh, October 7
Twenty fours hours after a major fire erupted at Dadu Majra dumping ground there has been no respite from the thick smoke and foul smell for the residents of the nearby areas.
Residents of Dadu Majra, Sector 38 (West), Sector 25 and New Chandigarh are facing difficulties due to the fire and smoke.
Residents complained of breathing problems and a burning sensation in their eyes even as thick smoke continued to engulf the surrounding areas. The visibility on the road has reduced considerably and commuters are finding it difficult to cross the stretch of road between Dadu Majra and New Chandigarh.
Fire tenders are still trying to control the situation. Three fire tenders are present at the site at any given time with others replacing them from time to time.
At 11 am, the AQI was measured at 102 (unhealthy for sensitive groups) at Sector 25.
Joint Action Committee of Dadumajra dumping site has invited heads of various resident welfare associations Baljinder Singh Bittoo (FOSWAC), Vinod Vashisht (CFORWO) and Hitesh Puri (CRAWFED) today for a visit at the site.
“Residents are facing a tough time here but the administration is unmoved. What is the reason for fire incidents here every year? They need to answer,” said Dyal Krishan. Residents fear that the fire is still simmering beneath the garbage and could flare up anytime.
