Firefighters in Kochi, a southern city in India, are struggling to control the spread of toxic fumes that emerged after a landfill caught fire five days ago. The blaze at the Brahmapuram landfill in Kerala state is the latest example of India's growing waste management crisis, which is causing dangerous heat and methane emissions. The landfill fire has enveloped the area in a thick haze, reducing visibility, air quality, and choking residents. Schools have been closed, and authorities have advised people to remain indoors or wear N95 face masks when going outside. While the fire is largely out, smoke and methane gas continue to cover the area, emitting a lingering odor. Despite the severity of the problem, India has not joined the 150 countries that have signed up to the Global Methane Pledge, citing the fact that the majority of its methane emissions come from farming, not landfill sites. Nonetheless, India aims to convert landfills into green zones as part of the "Clean India" initiative, which could help to reduce methane emissions and greenhouse gas emissions worldwide. However, there are concerns that this will not happen fast enough, as India has around 3,000 landfills overflowing with decaying waste and emitting toxic gases.