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Camden County landfill fires spread to roughly two acres; Georgia Forestry assists with helicopter water drops; residents urge improved public alerts
Summary
Multiple fires at Camden County’s municipal solid-waste site required multi‑agency response, including the Georgia Forestry Commission; commissioners thanked staff and residents asked for a better citizen alert system to warn of smoke and fumes.
Commissioners and staff described a significant response to a spring series of landfill fires that burned through parts of the municipal solid-waste (MSW) site and required outside assistance.
Commissioner remarks and response
The chairman of the board described an MSW fire that began in warm, dry conditions and spread across roughly two acres with winds feeding flames. County crews initially used dozers and cover material, but the fire spread and officials called…
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