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Garbage dump in Nawanshahr catches fire
Parmod Bharti
Nawanshahr, May 27, 2024: A fire broke out at the dump situated at Musapur road. Prompt action was by Deputy Commissioner Navjot Pal Singh Randhawa. The fire brigade arrived at the location within 15 minutes.
Deputy Commissioner Navjot Pal Singh Randhawa, ADC Rajeev Verma, and SDM Dr. Akshita Gupta conducted an on-site inspection to assess the situation. Preliminary investigations indicate that the fire originated due to subtle burning practices by farmers on nearby agricultural land.
Two fire brigade units are actively working to control the fire. Efforts to prevent the fire from spreading further are being enhanced through the use of JCBs to diversify the fire's pattern.
The situation is under control, and continuous monitoring and preventive measures are being implemented by the emergency response teams.