A fire broke out at a secondary waste collection point along the Southern Peripheral Road (SPR) in Sector 69, Gurugram, India, on Sunday evening and lasted for nearly 18 hours. Fire department officials suspect that methane buildup, heat-related factors, or a short circuit may have triggered the blaze, which erupted amid increasing garbage accumulation. The fire was reported around 7 PM on Sunday, with six fire tenders dispatched to the scene within 30 minutes. Although the fire was largely controlled by late Sunday night, fire crews continued to monitor the area to extinguish residual flames. Residents reported that thick smoke and toxic fumes led to severe air pollution, particularly affecting those in nearby informal settlements. Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG) officials are investigating the incident, noting that rising temperatures and decomposing waste likely contributed to the fire. Dry waste collection resumed on Monday, despite an ongoing strike, and officials are working to keep the fire contained. The site has been used for waste collection since January and may be relocated to Bhondsi as part of future waste management improvements.