The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) is warning resident smoke may be visible in Central Landfill area, after a wood waste pile at the Central Subregion landfill started smoldering and generating smoke today, Sunday, Sept. 21.
“Contractors on site immediately worked to spread out the pile and are ensuring there are no remaining hot spots. While the situation is under control, they will continue to monitor.” said Loree Duczek.
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