A major fire broke out at the Ghazipur landfill site in east Delhi on Sunday evening, officials said. They attributed the fire to hot and dry weather conditions. Plumes of smoke were seen rising from the dumping yard as firefighters toiled to bring the flames under control.

A Delhi Fire Services official said, "We received a call regarding the blaze at 5.22 pm and initially two fire tenders were pressed into service. Later, six more fire tenders were rushed to the spot. Firefighters are trying to douse the flames." According to fire officials, additional fire tenders have been put on standby and are ready to be dispatched.