Jarabacoa Mayor admits limitations in controlling fire at municipal landfill

Jarabacoa.– The mayor of Jarabacoa, Carlos José Sánchez, acknowledged that the City Council is facing difficulties in controlling the fire affecting the municipal landfill, a situation that has generated concern among residents of different communities due to the smoke and environmental effects caused by the incident.

The municipal executive explained that the magnitude of the fire exceeds the operational capacity and available resources of the city council, which is why additional efforts have been required to try to contain the flames and prevent the situation from worsening.

Sánchez indicated that local authorities are maintaining continuous efforts in the affected area, in coordination with emergency agencies and other institutions, with the purpose of reducing the impact of the fire on the population and the environment.

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The mayor pointed out that one of the main difficulties lies in the nature of the fire, which remains active in deep areas of the solid waste deposit, complicating extinction efforts and prolonging the time needed to extinguish it completely.

The situation has caused concern among the inhabitants of Jarabacoa, who have reported the constant presence of smoke in different sectors of the municipality and have expressed concern about possible effects on health and air quality.

Given the situation, the official reiterated the call to the competent authorities to strengthen the necessary technical and logistical support to allow for a more effective response to the emergency.

Likewise, he highlighted the importance of advancing sustainable solutions for solid waste management, in order to prevent similar situations in the future and ensure better environmental management in the municipality.

Efforts to control the fire continue as authorities evaluate new measures to mitigate its effects and restore normal conditions in the affected area.