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Residents Experiencing Health Problems from Smoke

A boy rides his bike in a neighborhood near the Bhalswa landfill, as smoke from the fire fills the air.
A boy rides his bike in a neighborhood near the Bhalswa landfill, as smoke from the fire fills the air. Photo: Manish Swarup (AP)

Thick toxic smoke from the fire spread across neighborhoods near the landfill last week, forcing a nearby school to close; some residents on Friday filed an official complaint about the fire with local authorities. People living near the blaze have told officials they are experiencing itchy eyes, sore throats, and breathing problems as a result of the smoke.

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