Fire breakout at Perungudi garbage dump yard in Chennai (Photo: Justin George)  
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Fire breaks out at Perungudi garbage dump yard in Chennai

It is likely that the fire began from buried plastic waste and the summer heat, causing extensive smoke and impacting surrounding areas.

Online Desk

CHENNAI: A major fire erupted at the Perungudi garbage dump yard in Chennai on Thursday night.

It is likely that the fire began from buried plastic waste and the summer heat, causing extensive smoke and impacting surrounding areas.

According to a Thanthi TV report, fire and rescue personnel rushed to the spot and have been working to bring the blaze under control.

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