UPDATE: WATER TANKER AND EXCAVATOR TO BE USED FOR LANDFILL SITE FIRE
UPDATE: WATER TANKER AND EXCAVATOR TO BE USED FOR LANDFILL SITE FIRE
The fire flared up again from about 02h00 this morning as the smouldering pile was ignited by the wind this morning. The bulldozer is currently on site covering the spots that are ablaze with topsoil.
There seems to be a creep of the fire from the area where it started yesterday shifting towards the front but also still on the slope. It is still safe for the clients to access the area and continue with operations as normal. There is a bit of smoke which should subside once the dozer has effectively covered the area.
We have also hired a water tanker and Excavator to assist with extinguishing the fire. We will keep you updated as we progress.
Issued by George Municipality
3 August 2022
18:00
UPDATE: FIRE STARTED AGAIN THIS MORNING AT THE LANDFILL SITE BUT IS UNDER CONTROL
The fire started again at about 2h00 this morning as the smouldering pile was ignited by the wind this morning. The bulldozer is currently on site covering the spots that are ablaze with topsoil. There seems to be a creep of the fire from the area where it burns now towards the front but also still on the slope. It is still safe for the clients to access the area and continue with operations as normal. There is a bit of smoke which should subside once the dozer has effectively covered the area.
Issued by George Municipality
3 August 2022
08:15