Residents Advised to Limit Outdoor Activity as Carter County Landfill Fire Continues to Burn

Residents advised to limit outdoor activity as Carter County Landfill fire continues to burn

ELIZABETHTON, Tenn. (WJHL) — As the Carter County Landfill fire continues to burn, local authorities are advising residents to limit outdoor activity. A release from Carter County Mayor Patty Woodby's office said that crews on scene tested the air quality, and it showed "conditions similar to a house fire." Local authorities encourage residents to limit [...]

Residents near landfill urged to limit outdoor activities due to air-quality concerns

People living near the Carter County Landfill, especially those with respiratory issues, are being advised to limit outdoor activities as firefighters and emergency responders continue to battle a fire for the second day. An update from Carter County Mayor Patty Woodby’s office on Friday afternoon included the advisory, noting that the fire had raised air-quality concerns and that testing showed “conditions similar to a house fire.” The Tennesse…

Carter County Landfill fire update: Landfill closed Friday

Multiple fire crews responded to a fire at the Carter County Landfill Thursday morning just before 5 a.m. A large fire was brought under control in the demolition drop-off at the landfill. No injuries were reported and officials say the fire could smolder for days. And investigation is underway, but fire officials think the blaze may have self started. A release Friday morning from Carter County said the landfill will be closed for the day.