India, April 16 -- A fire broke out at the Bandhwari landfill along the Gurugram-Faridabad Road on Wednesday evening, rapidly escalating into a major blaze that sent thick, toxic smoke billowing across nearby areas.

The flames quickly spread across large sections of the garbage dump, with dense black smoke engulfing Bandhwari village, Gwal Pahari and adjoining areas. Residents reported severe breathing difficulties. The fire raised fresh concerns over recurring landfill fires.

Fire tenders from multiple stations, such as Sector 29 and DLF, rushed to the spot, with around 10 fire engines deployed to control the blaze. However, the vast landfill made operations challenging, as teams struggled to reach the core of the fire, officials said....