Waste management facility facing closure gutted in Kochi
A major fire destroyed a waste management facility in Kochi, Kerala, after a suspected short circuit. The facility had previously been issued a stop memo by local authorities due to resident complaints regarding waste accumulation.
Why it matters
It underscores the ongoing challenges of urban waste management and the safety risks associated with industrial waste processing sites.
A major fire broke out at a waste management facility at Arackappady near Perumbavoor on Monday, triggering panic in the area. The fire engulfed tonnes of non-biodegradable waste, including plastic, leaving the residential area under a thick cover of smoke for hours. Although 16 people were working in the 20,000-odd sqft facility when the fire broke out, nobody was injured.
Fire and Rescue Service units from various stations in Ernakulam district were still trying to douse the flames on Monday afternoon, according to an officer with the Pattimattom fire station.
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