Wasteserv Says Driver Knew Waste Was On Fire Before Dumping It In Magħtab
Wasteserv and the police have launched an investigation after a truck carrying mixed recyclable waste from the commercial sector unloaded material that was already on fire.
The fire broke out at around 9:19am this morning at the area designated for receiving grey and green bags and Civil Protection Department officials were on site within minutes.
Wasteserv said the fire has been completely extinguished and that a police investigation is underway to determine what started it.
However, it said that preliminary findings show the material was already on fire when it was unloaded, while CCTV footage indicates the driver was “fully aware” of the fact before he drove off.
“In the past, fires of this nature led to catastrophic consequences,” Wasteserv said. “It was only through a strong firefighting network supported by the best assets at the CPD that the fire, despite requiring substantial time to extinguish, was brought under control within minutes. We thank the CPD for their prompt assistance.”
They reminded people to exercise caution when disposing of highly flammable materials, such as batteries, mobile phones, and flares.
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