Flare-Up Forces Another Shutdown at Anguilla Landfill

Following a recent fire that temporarily shut down operations, the Anguilla Landfill is closed again due to an unexpected flare-up. Emergency teams work to contain the blaze as authorities urge nearby residents to avoid exposure to smoke.

The V.I. Waste Management Authority has announced that the Anguilla Landfill is temporarily closed on Friday due to an "unexpected flare-up." This incident follows a previous fire that led to the landfill's closure on Sunday. The site had reopened late Monday before being shut down again due to the latest flare-up. In a statement, the authority said the closure was a precautionary measure taken to prioritize the safety of residents in the surrounding area.

According to the release, emergency response teams, including personnel from the V.I. Fire and Emergency Medical Service, WMA, and contracted workers at the landfill, have been mobilized to contain and extinguish the fire. Efforts are ongoing to bring the situation under control, with authorities assuring the public that they are doing everything possible to mitigate the impact on the community.