Chandigarh Air Quality Drops, Leaves Many Breathless After Major Fire At Dadumajra Dumping Ground

A major fire broke out around 2 pm on March 31 at the dumping ground in Dadumajra, fumes of which triggered breathing problems among many people living in the areas nearby. Thick smoke engulfed the area, leading to poor visibility that caused inconvenience not only to commuters but also to residents staying in close vicinity, Dadumajra, Sector 38 (West), Sector 25 & Dhanas. Residents complained of irritation in throat and burning sensation in the eyes. Eight fire tenders were pressed into service to douse the fire. Reportedly, officials on the ground said some waste material caught fire, which was spread further with the winds and soon engulfed a significant portion of the dumping ground. Similar incidents were reported at the same spot in October 2020, 2017 & 2016 as well.