00:00A massive fire broke out at the Bhandawati dumping yard in Nagpur, Maharashtra on Saturday.
00:08The blaze, visible from several kilometers away, triggered panic among residents as fire-fighting efforts faces major hurdles.
00:30The exact cause of the blaze is still under investigation.
00:50However, officials note that landfill fires are not uncommon in India, especially during the summer months.
00:57The excessive release of methane gas from untreated waste, combined with extreme heat, often sets the stage for such blazes.
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