India, April 1 -- Gurugram's fire department on Tuesday continued efforts to douse a massive fire that spread across over a thousand yards on a vacant government plot in Sector 47, even as officials warned of a surge in such incidents during the peak waste-burning season from April to July.

Five fire tenders were deployed, officials said, adding that rising temperatures, improper disposal of cigarettes, and reflective materials often trigger fires in waste.

A senior fire department official, requesting anonymity, said fire calls are expected to rise to 100-150 per day during peak summer months.

"Around 20-22 fire tenders and rescue vehicles will remain deployed at main stations in Sector 29 and Manesar, seven to eight at Bhim Nagar, Se...