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Fire Extinguished at Ohio Landfill, Cause Under Investigation

9/15/2025

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Summary

Story summary

A fire at Rumpke Landfill in Colerain Township, Ohio, was extinguished on September 14 after nearly two hours.
Fire crews responded at 6:30 p.m., containing the blaze by 8:09 p.m.
The fire affected one to two acres in the household waste section, near tire waste.
No injuries occurred, and air monitoring showed no adverse air quality alerts.
The cause is under investigation, possibly linked to propane tanks or lithium-ion batteries.

History

Historical Context

The 1970 Clean Air Act established the EPA's role in regulating air quality in the U.S. Following the 1976 Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, which set standards for waste management, the Rumpke Landfill, operational since 1945, has faced scrutiny over hazardous waste disposal. Recent incidents, including a fire, underscore the ongoing challenges in managing landfill emissions and protecting community health.

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Story summary

A fire at Rumpke Landfill in Colerain Township, Ohio, was extinguished on September 14 after nearly two hours.
Fire crews responded at 6:30 p.m., containing the blaze by 8:09 p.m.
The fire affected one to two acres in the household waste section, near tire waste.
No injuries occurred, and air monitoring showed no adverse air quality alerts.
The cause is under investigation, possibly linked to propane tanks or lithium-ion batteries.

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