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Kochi: Smoke engulfed some parts of Kerala’s industrial capital Kochi in the early hours of Saturday. Two days ago, a huge fire broke out in the Brahmapuram waste treatment plant, which has not been extinguished yet. This information was given by official sources. After the air quality deteriorated in the coastal city, the Kochi Corporation officials decided to seek the help of the Indian Navy to douse the fire. A defense spokesperson said in a tweet that the Navy is committed to providing all possible help to bring the situation under control.
In addition to defence firetenders on ground, aerial #firefighting using Large Area Aerial Liquid Dispersal Eqpt (LAALDE) by naval #ALH undertaken.More than 5000 litres of water sprayed in the active fire zones. Rescue efforts in progress. pic.twitter.com/SBZ8Q4csE0
— Southern Naval Command (@IN_HQSNC) March 4, 2023
Defense spokesperson said in a tweet, “Indian Navy has joined the fire fighting efforts with the Government of Kerala to douse the massive fire at the Brahmapuram Effluent Treatment Plant. Headquarters Southern Naval Command with its skilled personnel and specialized equipment is committed to extend all possible assistance to bring the situation under control.
Consequent to assistance sought by Dist authorities over massive fire at Brahamapuram wasteplant #Kochi, #SouthernNavalCommand has pressed into action naval #firefighting services.Aerial survey undertaken to assess extent of fire 03 Mar 23.Joint effort with Dist Admin in progress pic.twitter.com/aMFCnzvCtV
— Southern Naval Command (@IN_HQSNC) March 4, 2023
Meanwhile, the Ernakulam district administration said that the plastic waste fire would be brought under control soon. Ernakulam District Magistrate Dr. Renu Raj said that if the civil administration fails to manage the situation today, the help of the Air Force will be taken to douse the fire.
Officials said that the district administration has discussed with the Air Force in this regard through the State Disaster Management Authority.
Kochi resident Ranjit Tampi said that the toxic smoke is affecting the health of the people living in and around the city.
The District Collector said in a video message that efforts are on to douse the fire and added that there is no need to panic.
On Thursday, a fire broke out in the waste kept at the plant. Officials said such incidents happen every year at this time due to extreme heat.
