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Fire erupts at Onkareshwar waste dump in Khandwa, choking area with smoke
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 03 Oct 2026, 08:15 PM
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A fire broke out in a waste pile at the Onkareshwar trenching ground in Khandwa, Madhya Pradesh, releasing dense smoke that caused eye and throat irritation among nearby residents.
A blaze ignited in a heap of municipal waste at the Onkareshwar trenching ground on the outskirts of Khandwa, Madhya Pradesh. The fire quickly spread across the piled rubbish, producing thick, black smoke that drifted into surrounding neighborhoods.
Residents in nearby colonies reported severe irritation to their eyes and throats, and many found it difficult to breathe without covering their faces. Local health workers were called to the scene to provide basic first aid and advise people to stay indoors until the smoke cleared.
The incident has prompted community members to demand that the municipal authorities implement scientific waste‑management practices, including proper segregation and timely removal, to prevent similar hazards in the future.
Residents in nearby colonies reported severe irritation to their eyes and throats, and many found it difficult to breathe without covering their faces. Local health workers were called to the scene to provide basic first aid and advise people to stay indoors until the smoke cleared.
The incident has prompted community members to demand that the municipal authorities implement scientific waste‑management practices, including proper segregation and timely removal, to prevent similar hazards in the future.