mysuruFire breaks out at Solid Waste Management Plant in Kesare

A fire broke out at the Solid Waste Management Plant at Kesare on the outskirts of Mysuru early on Monday morning, sending thick plumes of smoke in the vicinity.

A fire tender from Bannimantap fire station was despatched to douse the fire around 6.30 p.m. Around ten fire safety personnel and two officials managed to douse the fire in an operation that went on for four hours, said a fire safety and emergency services personnel.

A waste segregation machine and an electricity panel board were among the items that were damaged in the fire, along with plastic and other accumulated waste.

Meanwhile, Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) officials, who went to the spot, were gheraoed by local residents. They detained senior officials including Health Officer, Assistant Executive Engineer, and Environmental Officer.

They complained that they were facing health issues due to the waste management centre, and alleged that the incident occurred due to the negligence by the authorities and demanded closure of the centre till a health check-up of all the residents in the nearby areas was conducted.

Meanwhile, the MCC officials did not rule out the possibility fire being intentional and said the waste segregation machine that was damaged in the fire is estimated to cost around ₹50 lakh.

It may mentioned here that the Upa Lokayukta visited the Solid Waste Management Centre at Kesare last Friday.