Fire at a waste landfill in Michałkowice

10.05.2024

Fire at a waste landfill in Michałkowice

Saturday, 12.00
At this time, the fire situation has been brought under control and the fire has been extinguished. A crisis team is still on site, and firefighters are securing the area. The air quality is monitored on an ongoing basis and no substances hazardous to life or health have been detected.

time. 15:40
An additional chemical unit was sent from Kędzierzyn-Koźle to monitor the air condition in neighboring cities.

time. 15:30
At this point, the fire has been contained to such an extent that it is no longer spreading. However, it will take up to a dozen or so hours to extinguish it. Currently, tests are being carried out in the city for toxicological contamination, and their results do not indicate increased concentrations of compounds that could be dangerous to health and life. However, it is still recommended to limit outdoor activities and close windows and doors in buildings.

time. 12:00
Fire crews are still carrying out rescue operations on site.

time. 11:10
According to the information provided by the services, no life- or health-threatening substances were found in the air in the housing estate located in the vicinity of the fire.

time. 10:20
Chemical services are on site. The chemical composition of the smoke is being analyzed.

Landfill fire Photograph of the fire from a drone

Author:

• Siemianowice Śląskie City Hall

introductory: Paweł Cwalina