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Fire breaks out in garbage heap near RMC point, Shahi Majra, Phase‑5, Mohali
✍️ Amar Ujala · Mohali
🗓 10 Oct 2026, 08:01 AM
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A fire erupted in a garbage pile close to the RMC point at Shahi Majra in Phase‑5 of Mohali, prompting local fire‑service response.
A blaze ignited in a pile of waste situated near the municipal RMC point at Shahi Majra, Phase‑5 of Mohali on [date not specified]. The fire was first reported by residents who noticed thick smoke rising from the garbage heap.
Fire‑fighters from the Mohali Fire Department arrived within minutes and deployed water hoses and foam to contain the flames. The crew succeeded in bringing the fire under control after approximately an hour, and no injuries or fatalities were reported.
Local authorities have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the fire, which is suspected to be accidental, possibly linked to the improper disposal of combustible material. Officials have urged the public to avoid dumping waste near utility points and to report any suspicious activity.
The incident caused temporary disruption to traffic on nearby streets as police diverted vehicles while the fire‑fighting operation was underway. Clean‑up of the burnt debris is expected to begin later today.
Fire‑fighters from the Mohali Fire Department arrived within minutes and deployed water hoses and foam to contain the flames. The crew succeeded in bringing the fire under control after approximately an hour, and no injuries or fatalities were reported.
Local authorities have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the fire, which is suspected to be accidental, possibly linked to the improper disposal of combustible material. Officials have urged the public to avoid dumping waste near utility points and to report any suspicious activity.
The incident caused temporary disruption to traffic on nearby streets as police diverted vehicles while the fire‑fighting operation was underway. Clean‑up of the burnt debris is expected to begin later today.