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Calgary fire officials say landfill blaze could last months

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Calgary fire officials reported that a blaze at the ECCO Recycling facility in southeast Calgary has been burning since September 6 and could continue for months due to its vast size—covering up to eight Canadian Football League fields with an estimated volume of one million cubic metres. The fire chief, Steve Dongworth, stated that while efforts are underway to control smoke from the fire within days, extinguishing it entirely might take weeks or even months. The ongoing issue has caused health concerns for residents due to smoky conditions and prompted a health advisory.

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A landfill fire at ECCO Recycling in southern Calgary, Alberta, has been burning for over a week, with smoke affecting nearby communities. Mayor Jeromy Farkas and Ward 11 Councillor Rob Ward have requested that the provincial government release detailed air quality data, which is expected to be made public soon. The fire covers an estimated one million cubic metres of material, equivalent to up to eight Canadian Football League fields, making it challenging for firefighters who are using dirt and water to smother the flames. Calgary Fire Chief Steve Dongworth warns that the blaze could persist for weeks or even months until all on-site fire risks are mitigated.

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A stubborn blaze that has been burning for the last 10 days at a Calgary landfill can cover multiple Canadian football fields and take months to fizzle out, the fire service said Wednesday.

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🔮 Get breaking National news “Although we should be able to control smoke from the fire in the next few days, this incident could last weeks or even months until on-site fire risk is fully mitigated,” Dongworth said in a statement.

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Calgary fire officials say landfill blaze could last months · assertive framing

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A stubborn blaze that has been burning for the last 10 days at a Calgary landfill can cover multiple Canadian football fields and take months to fizzle out, the fire service said Wednesday. asserted

service → burn → months

Calgary fire Chief Steve Dongworth said the fire at the ECCO Recycling facility in the southeast part of the city has an estimated volume of one million cubic metres. asserted

fire → say → metres

He said it can cover up to eight Canadian Football League fields. asserted

it → say → fields

The fire has also been difficult to tackle as it’s located in deep pockets, he said, and under a mountain of garbage. asserted

he → tackle → garbage

Get breaking National news “Although we should be able to control smoke from the fire in the next few days, this incident could last weeks or even months until on-site fire risk is fully mitigated,” Dongworth said in a statement. uncertain

Dongworth → get → statement

Firefighters responded to the blaze at ECCO, a private landfill and recycling business, on Sept. 6. asserted

Firefighters → respond → Sept.

The smoke billowing from the fire has become a nuisance for locals and has prompted a health advisory from the fire service. asserted

smoke → billow → service

One resident has said the smoke has triggered his daughter’s asthma and he is considering temporarily leaving the community. asserted

he → say → community

Dongworth said the smoke is set to flare up as crews fight the blaze. asserted

crews → say → blaze

“Our immediate efforts remain focused on actions that reduce smoke impact on communities,” said Dongorth. asserted

Dongorth → remain → communities

“This includes identifying hot spots, applying water where required and using soil to cap and smother remaining areas of fire.” asserted

This → include → fire

He said he appreciates the community for being patient. asserted

he → say → community