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Missouri Landfill Fire Sparks Fears of Radioactive Contamination

1/23/2025

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Missouri officials have raised alarms with the EPA over the Bridgeton Landfill, which has been burning for over 14 years. Fears are mounting that the smoldering fire could ignite radioactive waste from the nearby West Lake Landfill. As the EPA investigates, the landfill owner firmly denies any contamination, leaving the community on edge.

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Story summary

Missouri officials have raised alarms with the EPA over the Bridgeton Landfill, which has been burning for over 14 years. Fears are mounting that the smoldering fire could ignite radioactive waste from the nearby West Lake Landfill. As the EPA investigates, the landfill owner firmly denies any contamination, leaving the community on edge.