The Environmental Health Department said the fire at the Providenciales Landfill in Wheeland is almost contained, as about 85 percent of it has already been extinguished.
The following is a news release from that department concerning the blaze:
On Saturday March 9th 2024, at 7:00am, the Environmental Health Department (EHD) was informed of a fire at the Providenciales landfill. The fire was identified by the new Landfill Contractor, TCI Green Ecological, during their routine site inspection. The fire was located on the Southeast side of the landfill near the perimeter fencing on the edge of the decommissioned landfill cell. The fire is attributed to deep-seated hotspots and all efforts are ongoing to have it contained and extinguished.
The EHD wishes to advise the residents of Providenciales, especially those living in the Wheeland Phase 2 area, that the Department and TCI Green Ecological are urgently addressing the current fire at the disposal site with the assistance of all stakeholders. As of this Press Release, the fire has been approximately 85% contained. Residents are reminded to keep doors and windows closed to avoid any potential exposure to smoke while the fire is being brought under control.
In relation to this matter, the Environmental Health Department would like to inform the residents of the nearby communities of the ongoing fire extinguishing exercise at the Providenciales landfill. This is a project which is working to put out the existing underground fires. This incident highlights the importance of the fire extinguishing exercise to prevent further proliferation of fires at the landfill site.
Further updates will be provided in due course.
We wish to assure the public that we are committed to safeguarding public health while also creating an environment that is healthy and aesthetically pleasing to both residents and visitors to enjoy.
For further information, please contact the Environmental Health Department via telephone numbers 649-338-2143 or 649-338-2142.