Mysore/Mysuru, Aug. 4 -- Residents fume over toxic smoke, foul smell

A fire that broke out at the Zero Waste Management Unit in Kesare early this morning partially destroyed a segregation machine worth Rs. 90 lakh, causing severe inconvenience to nearby residents.

The blaze, spotted between 4.30 am and 5 am, was immediately reported to the Bannimantap Fire Station.

Fire and Emergency Services personnel rushed to the spot with fire tenders and managed to bring the flames under control after an hour-long operation, preventing the fire from spreading further. The exact cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained.

MCC Health Officer Dr. N.P. Venkatesh, Assistant Executive Engineer (AEE) Madhukar and Environmental Engineer Sridevi visited t...