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Fire at open Gudiyatham landfill doused after Friday alert
A fire at a four-acre open landfill site near Gudiyatham was spotted by residents on Friday evening. Authorities were alerted and firefighters responded. The blaze continued for several hours on Sunday before being doused.
Why It Matters
The incident highlights safety and environmental concerns around open landfill sites and the potential impact on nearby communities when fires occur.
Timeline
2 Events
Firefighters doused the blaze on Sunday
April 26, 2026
A fire was raging for several hours on Sunday at the four-acre open landfill site; firefighters battled the blaze and were able to douse the fire at the site.
Fire spotted in dump yard and report made
April 24, 2026
Residents spotted a fire in a portion of the four-acre open landfill site at Erthangal village near Gudiyatham and alerted Gudiyatham Town police, municipal officials, and firefighters.