Cerro Patacón landfill re-ignites

Less than 24 hours after the Panama Fire Department declared on Sunday that the fire in Cerro Patacón landfill, in Ancón had been 100% extinguished after 10 days of fighting the blaze the site has re-ignited and firefighters are carrying out their work to control the new emergency which is emanating toxic fumes.

Residents of nearby communities have confirmed that a large amount of smoke is seen coming from the place.

Information in development…