Fire risk, after‑hours monitoring and emergency response are points of contention in landfill expansion debate Opponents and some emergency responders questioned whether current on‑site staffing, reporting and fire suppression are sufficient; staff and the applicant proposed conditions including two 4,000‑gallon water trucks, red‑flag day monitoring and coordination with Adair Village fire services, while opponents said reporting has been incomplete.

Concerns about fire risks and emergency responses at Coffin Butte Landfill spark heated debates as opponents question the adequacy of safety measures and reporting.

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Brett presents new fire safety protocols for Republic landfill operations Republic Services details fire prevention measures and recent incident responses at landfill.

Benton County is ramping up fire safety at its landfill after alarming incidents, but are new measures enough to protect the community?

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