Fire breaks out at Vellalore dumpyard in Coimbatore
A fire broke out at the Vellalore dump yard in Coimbatore on Sunday, affecting approximately two acres of waste. Firefighting teams and corporation workers were deployed to contain the blaze, with officials suspecting extreme heat as a potential cause.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the recurring environmental and safety risks associated with urban waste management and legacy dump sites.
A fire broke out at the Vellalore dump yard in Coimbatore around 5 a.m. on Sunday, spreading across about two acre on the eastern side of the site, where garden waste had accumulated over legacy waste, an official said.
The blaze was noticed by patrolling staff from the watchtower, following which firefighting operations were launched. Ten fire tenders were deployed to contain the blaze. Water was pumped from a waterbody within the dump yard premises to douse the fire.
Around 300 personnel, including firefighters and Coimbatore Corporation workers, were deployed for the operation. Earthmovers were also used to remove and spread the waste to prevent the fire from spreading.
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