[Pollution.notice] Bay / Landfill Fire / DEM-Lazzara

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As of December 30, 2016, an Administrative Law Judge invalidated a proposed pollution notification rule promulgated by the Department, which required owners of installations throughout the State of Florida report pollution events to the local government as well as a local media outlet to notify the general public of the event. Protecting Florida’s pristine environment is our top priority and DEP will continue the public pollution notification process to ensure all Floridians and visitors are notified of pollution incidents. Moving forward the notification process from the Department may change, however it was imperative that the notification to the public continued seamlessly. The incident below was reported to the State Watch Office and is being forwarded to you because the event has occurred in your area. For more information or should you have any questions, please contact Lauren Engel atLauren.Engel at dep.state.fl.us<mailto:Lauren.Engel at dep.state.fl.us>


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Florida Division of Emergency Management
State Watch Office Incident Report
Main Information
Report #: 2017-4082
Status: Assigned
Reported to SWO on: 6/4/2017   18:56 ET
Severity: Local Incident
Description: Landfill Fire
This situation involves: Hazardous Materials
Affected Sectors: DEP District - Northwest, DEP OER Pensacola On-Call
Initial Report: A landfill fire was reported near the address listed below in Youngstown. Caller advised the fire is contained within a pile of domestic waste, and it is currently inaccessible by fire units. The pile is approximately 100' tall, and the section that is actively burning is inside and not visible. The property owners will monitor the situation, and Bay County FR units will return to the scene if needed. Nothing is being threatened by the fire, other than the contents of the landfill.
Injuries: No
Fatalities (Unconfirmed by State Medical Examiner): No
Environmental impact: Yes
  DEP callback requested: No
Incident Occurred: 6/4/2017   16:08 ET
Most Recent Update Date/Time: 06/04/2017-19:08 ET
Most Recent Update: N/A
Affected Counties: Bay
Facility Name or Description:
Incident Location: Address: 9000 Campflowers Road City: Youngstown
Coordinates: Lat: 30.31357, Long: -85.49965
Maps
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Contact Information
Reporting Party: Name: Capt Howard, Bay Co FR |Call Back Number 1: 850-866-1683 |Address:
Responsible Party: Unknown
On-Scene Contact: Same as Reporting Party
Hazardous Materials
Sub-Type: Unknown Hazard
Situation: Potential release
Description: Landfill Fire
Chemical State: Solid
Source / Container: Other Container
Quantity released: Unknown
Released: Outside environment
Major roadways closed: No
Notification 06/04/2017-19:10 / DEM-Lazzara

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