US EditionFumes From Navotas Landfill Fire Inflame Air Pollution in Metro Manila
Authorities said PM2.5 levels reached 80 in Mandaluyong, while residents in several cities were urged to stay indoors and wear N95 masks.
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Fumes from Navotas landfill fire inflame air pollution in Metro Manila
MANILA, Philippines — The polluted air that residents of Metro Manila breathe is being worsened by the smog from the fire burning at the Navotas sanitary landfill, the environment department said. The situation began on Friday evening at about 8:00 p.m. While the blaze was already placed “under control” that same night, according to the Bureau of Fire Protection-Navotas, fire has not yet been completely put out as of Sunday. The flames have affe…
The Environmental Management Bureau or EMB-NCR is currently conducting rapid on-site validation and aerial assessments via drone to identify areas affected by the fire at the Navotas Sanitary Landfill. According to the EMB-NCR, they will release a list of affected barangays once the drone validation is completed. The public is also reminded to stay indoors, suspend outdoor activities and wear N95 masks if necessary, especially for children, the …
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