Hot Spot at Landfill – Update - April 28, 2022

Public Service Announcement
Hot Spot at Landfill – Update
April 28, 2022 – Iqaluit, Nunavut

The Iqaluit Fire Department crews responded to a hotspot in the landfill around 9:30 PM on Wednesday, April 27th.

A small 15ft x 15ft hot spot was confirmed. The Iqaluit Fire Department and Public Works crews mobilized hoses and water trucks while an excavator mobilized to expose the hotspot area.

Crews worked through the night and are continuing to work to open up and isolate the area.

The cause of the fire is under investigation.

Residents are reminded to separate all types of batteries out of household waste. They can be dropped off at the landfill entrance.

The road to the deep sea port will remain closed for public safety. Updates to follow on reopening.

How this impacts City Services:
 Water delivery will resume Friday, April 29th.
 The landfill is anticipated to reopen Friday, April 29th.

Fire watch patrols will continue for the next 7 days.

The response is ongoing. An update will be provided once available.

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For additional information, please contact:
Aleksey Cameron
Communications and Customer Service Manager
City of Iqaluit
867-979-5607 | a.cameron@iqaluit.ca