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(Video) Minister Dorsett gives update on fire at landfill
Mar 8, 2014 - 11:19:31 PM
Nassau, Bahamas - I want to advise the general public that there are two fires at the New Providence Landfill. Yesterday I gave a report of a tire fire which is believed to have been intentionally set. This fire has been contained though there is still a burning off which is being monitored.
There is also a subsurface fire which also erupted yesterday. We
have mobilized a significant amount of heavy equipment and water trucks
to assist in the containment of this fire which is expected to take a
few days to properly contain. There is no indication at this time as to the cause of this fire.
I want to advise residents of the neighbouring communities particularly Jubilee Gardens and those in the south to please keep your windows closed as much as possible. For those who experience respiratory challenges please seek medical attention. I will be contacting Dr. Gomez, Minister of Health to advise him of the conditions that his health teams can be mobilized.
We apologize for any inconvenience caused.
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