Dump fire ‘under control’ say officials
(CNS) UPDATED SATURDAY: Firecrews were still on site at the George Town landfill on Saturday, working to dampen down the latest flare up of burning at the dump. Officials said the small but deep-seated fire discovered at the top of the garbage pile Friday afternoon was now under control.
There are now no visible signs of smoke at the site and crews from the Department of Environmental Health (DEH) will continue to assist with excavating the area in order to locate the deep seated pocket of fire. The damping down was also expected to continue Saturday to ensure the fire is properly extinguished and prevent any re-ignition.
Chief Fire Officer Paul Walker said, “Our fire strategy for early notification and attendance has worked extremely well in this instance with very little or no impact at all to surrounding residents and businesses. We would like to thank DEH for their continued cooperation and collaboration on this matter.”
The police helicopter was also deployed to survey the fire yesterday.
The fire comes in the wake of one of the most tenacious fires ever at the dump in February, which took weeks to extinguish. Check back to CNS for more on the latest burning at the dump.
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They care so much about our health that they let the dump burn and keep us locked up.
Let’s be clear, this is the same fire that has been burning for years. I understand that CIG is taking a very complex and technical approach to dealing with the ongoing issue, ie. cover it with dirt. I am sure there is a consultant out there who cashed a big fat check for that advice.
LOL!
Seems appropriate, we are living a dump fire.
Maybe government should hold televised prayer very day. I’m sure this will take care of the issues.
Don’t forget the birthday wishes
I said Rome was burning!
Move it to Bodden Town as planned.
We want a full report on Monday 2pm
The people that are in charge of the virus response are the same ones that are fixing the dump.
Obviously the last fire was never under control, hardly surprising if they are using the police helicopter to fan the flames.
The photos in Cayman Compass show people standing on top of the dump…..way too close & no masks?! Really?!?
Will the rest of us locked up at home ever get out?!!! The essential ‘front line workers’ who are out & about every day need to know what it feels like to be at home, at risk & locked up for 7 weeks. Sigh.
Why would you thumbs down a comment pointing out the reality of life here in Grand Cayman? If One of these people had it (a symptomatic like the Kirk staff) others in the group can catch it they take it home to their families. The positives will mean longer lock ups for those of us literally stuck at home.
Thought Jon Jon and Jokey had fixed the damn dump?
It is strange, yes. Given how they value the well being of people one should think this is an obvious priority.
Maybe we should pray. Evey day. And let’s do it live. Like a press conference.
I need a LOL button.
Let her burn! #killthecorona