A massive fire broke out at the Karur Corporation’s garbage dump yard at Arasu Colony on the Vangal Road on Wednesday.The fire first started on a mound of garbage in the night and soon spread to neighbouring mounds. The area was engulfed in a dense cloud of smoke. Based on an alert by local people, the Corporation officials rushed to the spot. The Fire and Rescue Services deputed fire engines from Karur station to bring the blaze under control.The reason for the fire was not known. High wind velocity and dry conditions fueled the flames, causing the fire to burn fiercely and it subsequently spread to almost all mounds of garbage. According to sources, fire tenders from Karur and Tiruchi district have been deployed to put out the fire. However, they found it difficult to control it. It will take at least two to three days to put it out completely. The garbage fire has caused severe discomfort to residents in the area.Corporation Commissioner M. Birathiviraj told The Hindu six fire tenders had been engaged in the operation to douse the flames. Most of the tanker lorries of the Corporation and earthmovers had been deployed to assist the operation. In addition to firefighters, about 50 workers were engaged in the operation. The high wind velocity had been making it difficult to control the flames. Published - July 16, 2026 08:38 pm IST