Update: ‘Major’ fire at George Town landfill
Firefighters are tackling what the Fire Service is describing as a “major” fire at the George Town landfill.
The fire, which appears to be being fanned by winds, was reported to the Fire Service via a 911 call at 12:54pm.
The intensity and spread of the blaze increased markedly between about 1:30pm to around 2.20pm and a traffic jam built up in all directions as the wind blew clouds of thick, black smoke across a stretch of the Esterley Tibbetts Highway, which was closed by police on safety grounds. For a more complete summary of the story, please see the below link:
Published on: Apr 17, 2026 11:12 AM