Fire breaks out at Timmins landfill site

A fire broke out Sunday evening at the Deloro Landfill in Timmins. Firefighters responded just before 7 p.m. to the landfill, located on Pine Street South. (Supplied)

A fire broke out Sunday evening at the Deloro Landfill in Timmins. Firefighters responded just before 7 p.m. to the landfill, located on Pine Street South.

“Crews from Station 5 were dispatched following reports of black smoke visible along Pine Street,” the city said in a news release May 25.

“Firefighters arrived to find a large fire at the landfill site. Additional tankers from Stations 1, 3, and 4 responded to the scene. Waste operators assisted crews during suppression efforts with heavy equipment. The fire was fully contained.”

The Timmins Fire Department reminds the public how important it is to stay away from emergency scenes such as the May 24 blaze.

“Increased traffic becomes a hazard for emergency vehicles when required to shuttle water,” the release said.