India, March 7 -- The massive fire that broke out at the horticulture department dumping ground in Noida Sector 32 was partially controlled on Thursday, but the thick smoke billowing out of the green waste is still a major concern for firefighters and residents in the neighbourhood.

The Noida authority said that nearly 400 waters tankers have been used since the fire broke out. They are using water from the Sewage Treatment Plants (STP) in Sector 54 and 50.

On Thursday around 2 pm, six fire brigades, four water tankers, and three JCBs were pressed into service to control the fire. With the help of JCBs, firefighters are clearing the heap of green waste after sprinkling water. Due to the 30 to 40-feet-long heap of trash, the fire was har...