India, March 10 -- A massive fire broke out in an open industrial scrapyard in Kankrola village, Manesar on Monday morning, however, no casualties were reported, officials said.

Thick black smoke from kilometres away exposed the residents to toxic fumes,said the fire department officials. The Municipal Corporation of Manesar (MCM) has ordered a probe into the matter.

The incident occurred around 7 am on Monday. At least six fire tenders doused the blaze after two-three hours of operation.

Joint commissioner Hitendra Kumar said the warehouse, being operated illegally , contained large quantities of plastic, scrap, rubber, and other inflammable materials which caused the fire to spread rapidly.

The corporation has asked the pollution co...