Crews Are Battling A Garbage Fire At The St. John S Landfill

St. John’s Regional Fire Department crews are battling an outbreak at the regional landfill in Robin Hood’s Bay. This comes as hot, dry conditions are fueling wildfires raging in central Newfoundland, and the Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture is expanding a province-wide ban on open fires. The source of the fire appears to be from Robinhood Bay. Emergency crews are on the scene. pic.twitter.com/beak4jeu2f —@AlertsNL Black smoke is billowing from the site. Crews are asking everyone to stay away as they continue to work. More to come. Read more from CBC Newfoundland and Labrador