The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has extinguished nearly 90% of the fire at the Ghazipur landfill site since Sunday. The blaze, which originally spread over 3000 square meters, is now reduced to 40-50 minor flames. Officials expect to have the fire completely under control by Monday night and firefighting teams are working tirelessly toward this end.
In an effective response, the MCD adopted a dual strategy to combat the flames. Construction and Demolition (C&D) waste was used to smother the fire on one front, while water was sprayed to extinguish it from another. Approximately 600 metric tons of C&D waste was employed in the firefighting efforts. With the aid of 16 excavators, 2 bulldozers, and 6 fire engines, the operation has progressed effectively. Sprinklers have been deployed to ensure that the surrounding areas are not marred by dust and ash residues.
In Delhi, the Ghazipur, Bhalswa, and Okhla sites are the three major landfills challenged by recurring fire outbreaks. It's not an unfamiliar story that as the temperatures soar to 40 degrees Celsius each summer, fires break out, significantly impacting the lives of nearby residents. This past Sunday at 5:22 pm, the fire department was alerted to a new fire at the Ghazipur landfill, and efforts to control the blaze have been ongoing since.
