Officials target smouldering hotspots to prevent landfill fire flare-up
Officials target smouldering hotspots to prevent landfill fire flare-up — confirmed details at this stage for Phuket readers.
Officials targeted smouldering hotspots at the Saphan Hin landfill in Phuket on April 16, aiming to prevent a flare-up of last week’s fire. Firefighters and municipal staff used thermal imaging to identify and cool remaining heat pockets, officials said.
Ongoing Risk Management and Response
Authorities deployed water tankers and excavators to expose buried embers and reduce internal temperatures. Teams monitored air quality near the landfill, reporting no hazardous readings as of Wednesday afternoon.
The fire last week consumed approximately 400 square metres of waste before being contained. Officials said they will continue daily inspections until all hotspots are fully extinguished.
Source: https://www.thephuketnews.com/officials-target-smouldering-hotspots-to-prevent-landfill-fire-flare-up-99917.php
