Local authorities on Paros say they have reached an impasse in managing bulky waste accumulating around garbage bins after a landfill fire led the site’s operator to stop accepting such material.
Local authorities on Paros say they have reached an impasse in managing bulky waste accumulating around garbage bins after a landfill fire led the site’s operator to stop accepting such material.
The island was placed under a state of emergency on safety and public health grounds.
Residents have urged authorities to act, warning of health risks and possible new fires.
Investigators said the July 28 blaze likely began through spontaneous combustion.
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