ECCO Landfill Fire Update- Sept 20

Operations continue at the ECCO Recycling facility landfill fire in southeast Calgary as crews work to contain and suppress isolated hotspots within the landfill.

Fire suppression resources remain on site and continue to monitor areas of elevated heat within the landfill pile. Crews are conducting ongoing assessments in the area of an underground utility access point where elevated temperatures have previously been observed. This work is helping guide suppression and containment efforts.

The fire remains contained to the landfill site, with crews focused on managing hotspots and preventing fire spread within the affected area.

Crews continue staging significant volumes of soil and cover material to support the next phase of suppression and containment operations. More than 800 cubic metres of materials were delivered to the site yesterday, with similar volumes expected throughout the coming week as protective cover continues to be built over affected areas.

Air quality monitoring continues on and around the site and continues to indicate no immediate public safety concerns beyond the landfill property.

Residents in southeast Calgary may continue to notice smoke or odours as weather and wind conditions change. Individuals sensitive to smoke should consider limiting outdoor activities and taking appropriate precautions.

For the latest updates and information, visit Calgary.ca Landfill Fire Updates.

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