The fire at the Perungudi landfill, spread over 225 acres, has been brought “under control” and contained to 7-8 acres. The smoke billowing from there is expected to stop on Saturday, Minister for Municipal Administration K.N. Nehru informed the Assembly on Friday.
Responding to a call attention motion moved by a few MLAs, he said the fire broke out “on its own” after dried coconut husk dumped there emitted gas with methane on being exposed to sunlight. The landfill was being compartmentalised to prevent the spread of fire, he said.
