Landfill Fire: Persons with respiratory challenges advised to close windows and doors

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GREAT BAY, Sint Maarten (DCOMM) – Part of the landfill on Pond Island is on fire.

The Fire Department, is advising persons living downwind from the landfill fire, to close windows and doors, especially persons who have a respiratory challenge, and for persons who suffer from asthma, shortness of breath, or any other respiratory challenges.

The Fire Department is monitoring the situation at the landfill on Pond Island.  The company responsible for the management of the landfill is working diligently to extinguish the fire.