more-inA major fire broke out at Kodungaiyur dumpyard on Friday evening, and continued to rage well into the night, with smoke billowing and enveloping the residential colonies around. According to a senior fire and rescue services officer, the first vehicle reached the dump yard around 6 p.m. followed by Metrowater lorries. “Due to the wind, the fire has spread to about three to four acres within the dumpyard. Fifteen water lorries, eleven fire vehicles and about 75 men and officers were involved in the operation, he said. A resident said the smoke continued to billow around homes well into the night.

Source: The Hindu February 11, 2017 00:33 UTC