Firefighters in Albuquerque, New Mexico, have contained a large plastics fire that prompted a health alert about hazardous air pollution. But authorities say the debris could still smolder for days.
Firefighters in Albuquerque, New Mexico, have contained a gigantic plastics fire that prompted a health alert about hazardous air pollution. But authorities say the debris could still smolder for days.
A thick cloud of black smoke quickly filled the sky, the result of burning high-density polyethylene, authorities said.into the air. Long-term exposure to those chemicals has been linked to cancer. that the smoke was “unhealthy for everyone and people should limit outdoor activity tonight.” Residents were told to shut windows and doors.
“We’ve had several fires at recycling plants that had been very big fires as well, but this was one of the bigger ones that I can remember in my career,” said Lieutenant Jason Fejer, a public information officer at Albuquerque Fire Rescue.“Fire crews are still monitoring hot spots but there is no longer significant smoke. It is safe to be outside,” the air quality programArguelles said firefighters brought the flames under control at about 7:48 p.m. on Sunday.
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