Emergency crews respond to Iqaluit dump fire

Road to landfill closed until further notice, city says

Smoke billows from the City of Iqaluit’s garbage dump Thursday afternoon. Emergency crews responded to the fire, the City of Iqaluit said in an announcement at 6:30 p.m. ( Photo by Arty Sarkisian)

By Nunatsiaq News

Emergency crews in Iqaluit responded to a fire at the city’s garbage dump Thursday afternoon.

Thick white smoke could be seen billowing in a southeasterly direction. It could be seen from many parts of the city.

The road to the landfill was closed until further notice, the City of Iqaluit said in an announcement issued by email at 6:30 p.m.

Only outbound traffic leaving the causeway area was being permitted, and a law enforcement vehicle was on the scene directing traffic.

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