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Sholinghur Dump Yard Fire Erupts, Smoke Engulfs Area
31 Jul
Summary
- Fire broke out in Sholinghur municipality's open dump yard early Friday.
- Thick smoke covered the area, affecting nearby plastic waste storage godowns.
- Firefighters worked over two hours to douse the blaze at the 10-acre site.
A fire broke out in an open dump yard managed by the Sholinghur municipality in Ranipet, leading to significant smoke. The incident began around 3 a.m. when residents noticed thick smoke emanating from the dump yard, located on the town's outskirts. This area also contains large godowns storing plastic waste for recycling purposes. Emergency services, including Sholinghur Town police and firefighters, were dispatched to the 10-acre site. Approximately 15-20 tonnes of waste, generated within the municipality's 27 wards, are dumped there daily. Firefighters battled the blaze for more than two hours before successfully dousing it. Authorities have registered a case, and an investigation into the cause of the fire is currently underway.
