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EPA monitoring a fire at a closed landfill in Brooklyn

25 Jul 2013


There is currently a fire at a landfill in Brooklyn which is approximately 25 metres below the surface and burning very slowly.

The current situation has been assessed as a low risk to the community and environment by the MFB and EPA Victoria.

However, the situation is being constantly monitored with a view to the safety of the surrounding community in particular.

EPA encourages people to report odour to its Pollution Hotline on 1300 EPA VIC (1300 372 842)

Page last updated on 25 Jul 2013