NEW DELHI: The Delhi Municipal Corporation will launch a probe into the fire that broke out at the Ghazipur landfill site a day earlier, Mayor Shail Oberoi said on Monday.
Earlier in the day, Delhi Cabinet Minister Atishi also said an FIR would be probed into the incident to find out the cause.
"At present, we are waiting for the (Ghazipur landfill) site to cool down. We will set up an inquiry to investigate the cause of the fire. Appropriate action will be taken based on the investigation," Oberoi said.
A massive fire broke out at a landfill site in East Delhi on Sunday evening, due to which poisonous smoke choked the people of the area on Monday.
Many residents said that due to the smoke they are facing difficulty in breathing as well as burning sensation in the eyes.
The Delhi government has directed its environment department to submit a detailed report within 48 hours on the cause of the fire along with an action plan to prevent similar incidents at such landfill sites during the summer season.
Oberoi visited the landfill site earlier in the day and claimed the situation was under control.
"As soon as I came to know (about the fire incident), I directed officials to take action and inspect the site. They were here the whole night. The situation is better now. The situation is better. The next phase will be on smoke. It will be controlled." 5 hours. W will investigate the matter,” he said.
According to a senior Delhi Fire Service official, the fire is still going on at the Gazipu dumping ground and more than 20 fire engines have been deployed at the spot to douse the flames.
Officials cited hot and dry weather as a possible cause of the fire.
Police have registered an FIR against unidentified persons under IPC sections 33 (endangering life or personal safety of others) and 278 (rendering of environment injurious to health) at Ghazipur police station and investigation has been initiated. .
Earlier in the day, Delhi Cabinet Minister Atishi also said an FIR would be probed into the incident to find out the cause.
"At present, we are waiting for the (Ghazipur landfill) site to cool down. We will set up an inquiry to investigate the cause of the fire. Appropriate action will be taken based on the investigation," Oberoi said.
A massive fire broke out at a landfill site in East Delhi on Sunday evening, due to which poisonous smoke choked the people of the area on Monday.
Many residents said that due to the smoke they are facing difficulty in breathing as well as burning sensation in the eyes.
The Delhi government has directed its environment department to submit a detailed report within 48 hours on the cause of the fire along with an action plan to prevent similar incidents at such landfill sites during the summer season.
Oberoi visited the landfill site earlier in the day and claimed the situation was under control.
"As soon as I came to know (about the fire incident), I directed officials to take action and inspect the site. They were here the whole night. The situation is better now. The situation is better. The next phase will be on smoke. It will be controlled." 5 hours. W will investigate the matter,” he said.
According to a senior Delhi Fire Service official, the fire is still going on at the Gazipu dumping ground and more than 20 fire engines have been deployed at the spot to douse the flames.
Officials cited hot and dry weather as a possible cause of the fire.
Police have registered an FIR against unidentified persons under IPC sections 33 (endangering life or personal safety of others) and 278 (rendering of environment injurious to health) at Ghazipur police station and investigation has been initiated. .
