The Hindu·2 min read·easy
Fire at Vellakkal dump yard raging for second day; smoke envelops nearby localities
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The Hindu Bureau
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A massive fire at the Vellakkal garbage dump yard in Madurai has continued for a second day, causing significant smoke pollution in nearby residential areas. Firefighting efforts are being hampered by high winds and the depth of the burning waste.
A massive fire that broke out on Sunday afternoon at the Vellakkal garbage dump yard in Avaniyapuram continues to rage for the second consecutive day, sending thick plumes of toxic smoke across several residential areas and key transit routes.
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