3606_FIRE_20210705

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NAME OF FACILITY: Gaston County Landfill PERMIT 4 36-06
DATE AND TIME OF FIRE: July 5, 2021
HOW WAS THE FIRE REPORTED AND BY WHOM:
the fire was reported to Gaston County 911 at 1:30am on July 5th.
LIST ACTIONS TAKEN:
@ L30am
County communications called Public Works. Staff then called Barry Cloninger, Landfill Administrator. Harry called several operators and met onsite. They
immediately began moving equipment and loading dirt. Staff was met by Fire Department personnel onsite Water and dirt were used to extinguish the fire.
WHAT WAS THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE:
The landfill was not open on Sunday July, 4th. Barry Cloninger came by the landfill around 10pm on July 4th. He rode around the site and during this time he saw
Four -wheelers on an adjacent property. He decided to ride all the way through the site to make sure nothing was wrong. It was assruned by those who responded to
the fire that the causer was either vandalism or rogue fireworks.
DESCRIBE AREA TYPE AND AMOUNT OF WASTE INVOLVED:
rlre fire started near the current filling area in Unit I - MSW. The total area burning when staff arrived was approximately 1 o08 x l oo$.
WHAT COULD HAVE BEEN DONE TO PREVENT THIS FIRE:
Staff covered waste at the end of the day on Saturday and came by and inspected the site on Sunday. We began this week replacing and changing the locations for
trail cameras that are located around the site. Staff will also keep the but -tied area out of service for several days to ensure all hotspots have been extinguished.
DESCRIBE PLAN OF ACTIONS TO PREVENT FUTURE INCIDENTS:
Staff ensured all equipment was off the working face. Staff will be covering with extra dirt throughout the week and will be inspecting the impacted area. Staff' also
has trail cameras around the landfill to prevent or lessen the potential for damage from vandals.
NAME: Marcie Smith TITLE: Solid Waste and Recycling Administrator DATE: 7-5 2021
THIS SECTION TO BE COMPLETED BY SOLID WASTE SECTION REGIONAL STAFF
DATE RECEIVED
List any factors not listed that might have contributed to the fire or that might prevent occurrence of future fires:
FOLLOW-UP REQUIRED:
❑ NO ❑ PHONE CALL SUBMITTAL MEETING RETURN VISIT BY: (DATE)
ACTIONS TAKEN OR REQUIRED:
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