Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Vince Dizon surveyed the burning Navotas Sanitary Landfill in Navotas City on Tuesday to coordinate relief efforts and evaluate technical assistance from Japan.
- Extent: The fire has affected approximately 90% of the 44-hectare facility.
- Duration: The blaze has been burning for 18 days.
- Status: Approximately 50% of the fire has been extinguished.
Secretary Dizon was accompanied by a technical group from the Japan Disaster Relief Team during the visit to Barangay Tanza 2. The delegation included Japanese Ambassador Kazuyo Endo, Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Secretary Juan Miguel Cuna, and Navotas Mayor John Rey Tiangco.
The group examined ongoing operations to extinguish the blaze and determined how the Japanese technical team may provide assistance to the government.
Environmental Impact of the Navotas Sanitary Landfill Fire
Persistent fumes from the facility continue to affect air quality within Navotas City and neighboring cities. The fire has impacted roughly 90 percent of the 44-hectare site.
Current reports indicate that 50 percent of the fire has already been put out.
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