Alberta to release air quality data on smoke from stubborn Calgary landfill fire
Alberta is set to disclose air quality data regarding smoke emanating from a persistent landfill fire in Calgary's southern region. First annual billing totals $205.00 plus GST for a one-year subscription, with automatic renewal at $233.00 plus GST every 52 weeks. Alberta's environment minister, Grant Hunter, announced the release of this data as soon as feasible.
The fire has been burning in material at the ECCO Recycling landfill for over a week, with smoke infiltrating neighboring towns. Calgary Mayor Jeromy Farkas, along with Ward 11 Councillor Rob Ward, penned a letter to the province requesting the public release of detailed air quality data. Grant Hunter's office confirmed they will release the data promptly.
Calgary's fire department reported on Sunday that the blaze was smoldering deep within the landfill, being suppressed by covering the burning material in dirt and water. However, landfill fires can often take a considerable amount of time to fully extinguish.
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