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The incident occurred due to the presence of methane gas generated from the waste, which reacts with plastic and other combustible materials.

Speaking to TNIE, GCC commissioner Sameeran said the fire was suspected to have been triggered by extreme heat and methane gas generated from the waste.

Of 331 symptomatic respondents, 93.4% attribute illness to incinerator smoke: Report

The residents of nearby Ezhil Nagar area reported experiencing eye irritation since Saturday morning due to the smoke.

The petition was also submitted online to the AIADMK after discussions with former minister D Jayakumar.

The report, made public at Chennai Press Club, was based on RTI replies of TNPCB inspections, field visits by the team and interactions with the residents of Kodungaiyur.