The fire at the GFL landfill in Parkland County, west of Edmonton, is still burning three days later – and it’s anticipated to continue “for some time.”

The landfill has been ordered to suspend all regular operations and remain closed until the fire is managed, and there’s no longer a risk.

Parkland County says firefighting efforts by specialist industrial firefighting contractors are continuing “around the clock.”

“A large volume water supply has been established on site, and soil and heavy equipment is being used to smother the fire and reduce smoke spread as much as possible,” the county said in a statement Wednesday.

Parkland County says it is working with site owners GFL Waste Management to minimize impacts to health and the environment. The county says efforts are being made to m

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