Schools close with landfill in flames again
Fire ripped through the George Town landfill site Thursday, causing traffic chaos and the closure of several schools.
It is the third blaze at the dump in recent weeks, and there appears to still be no government plan in place for a long-term solution to address what residents call ‘Mount Trashmore’.
Fire chiefs declared a critical incident after the blaze broke out just before 1pm, sending thick black smoke billowing across the highway. A substantial portion of the site was still burning into the night as crews worked to douse the flames while police drones hovered overhead. For a more complete summary of the story, please see the below link:
Published on: Apr 17, 2026 11:14 AM