Mussoorie, June 12 -- Serious questions have once again been raised regarding the waste management system in Mussoorie. Late at night, a massive fire suddenly broke out in a large pile of dry waste accumulated near the city's 'Ideas' Building. Within moments, the fire intensified, and plumes of smoke engulfed the entire area. The incident sparked panic and chaos among local residents.

According to eyewitnesses, a local resident spotted flames and smoke rising from the garbage pile late at night and immediately alerted the fire department and Mussoorie police. Teams from the police and fire department rushed to the scene, but the fire was so intense that it took nearly five hours of strenuous effort to bring it under control.

The fire ha...