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Brahmapuram Fire: Navy, Fire Force Personnel & Others Battle To Control The Mishap

According to reports the fiery flames were so huge that as many as 30 fire tenders, two navy helicopters and over 120 fire force personnel among others continued to control the situation

A fire broke out at a Brahmapuram waste plant spreading toxic smoke across the city and neighbouring areas of Kochi was battled by Fire force personnel, the Navy and others on Monday.

According to reports the fiery flames were so huge that as many as 30 fire tenders, two navy helicopters and over 120 fire force personnel among others continued to control the situation. Even after the situation seemed in hand with the fire appearing to be extinguished, a huge amount of smoke was still rising from the waste mound making the Kakkanad, Aroor and Vytilla regions of the city hazy during the day.

District authorities claim a total of approximately 40,000 litres of water was used by the fire tenders to put out the smoke.

The Kerala High Court on Tuesday held the Pollution Control Board in failure to carry out its responsibilities that caused the mishap.

Initiating ‘Suo-motu’ proceedings regarding the fire that caused the closure of neighbouring schools and kindergartens located in Kochi city and nearby gram panchayats and municipalities, the judiciary ordered the Ernakulam district collector, the chairman of the pollution control board and the Kochi Corporation to appear before the court.

The court stated the city feels like a gas chamber and strict actions would be taken against the responsible officers.

Going forward, every day is crucial to handling the smoke induced by the incident as it risks the health of the citizens and other living beings, the court added.

The high court further asked the officials to present their clear stand on solid waste management.



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